#C0A39F color
The hex color #C0A39F is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 63.9% green and 62.4% blue (192, 163, 159).
Its hue angle is 7°, with 21% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 17% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Sable Cloaked (#C4A7A1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.98:1).
#C0A39F color codes
| HEX | #C0A39F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 163, 159) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 63.9%, 62.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(7, 21%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(7, 17%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 17%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.4, 9.97, 6.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.4, 11.65, 31.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.093, 39.905, 38.332) | |
| Decimal | 12624799 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0A39F, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C0A39F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0A39F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C0A39F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a69fProtanopia
no red cones#afac9fDeuteranopia
no green cones#c7a0a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0a39f; }
.text { color: #c0a39f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0a39f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 163 159 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0a39f, #c0b39f); }
Similar colors
#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c8a6a1Parfait#bd9d95Coca Mocha#b79c94Creamed Caramel#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#cab5b2Cold Turkey
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C0A39F?
- #C0A39F is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Sable Cloaked. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0A39F?
- The RGB value is 192, 163, 159: 192 red, 163 green and 159 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0A39F?
- The complementary color is #9FBCC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0A39F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.98:1 and white text 2.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.