#C0A3A6 color
The hex color #C0A3A6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 63.9% green and 65.1% blue (192, 163, 166).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 14% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Parfait (#C8A6A1), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.03:1).
#C0A3A6 color codes
| HEX | #C0A3A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 163, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 63.9%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 15%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 14%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.58, 11.11, 2.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.58, 11.36, 12.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.718, 40.155, 41.622) | |
| Decimal | 12624806 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0A3A6, 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 #C0A3A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0A3A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.03:1 | 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 #C0A3A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a7a6Protanopia
no red cones#aeaca6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6a1a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0a3a6; }
.text { color: #c0a3a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0a3a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 163 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0a3a6, #c0aea3); }
Similar colors
#c8a6a1Parfait#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#b7a5adFoggy Plum#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#baaaaaGray Sheep#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#bd9d95Coca Mocha#cdb1abGarden Snail
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #C0A3A6?
- #C0A3A6 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Parfait. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0A3A6?
- The RGB value is 192, 163, 166: 192 red, 163 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0A3A6?
- The complementary color is #A3C0BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0A3A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.03:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.