#C0A7AD color
The hex color #C0A7AD is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 65.5% green and 67.8% blue (192, 167, 173).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 17% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 10% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.37:1).
#C0A7AD color codes
| HEX | #C0A7AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 167, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 65.5%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 17%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 13%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 10%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.78, 10.1, 0.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.78, 10.1, 1.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.099, 41.862, 45.337) | |
| Decimal | 12625837 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0A7AD, 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 #C0A7AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0A7AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.37:1 | 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 #C0A7AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaabadProtanopia
no red cones#afafadDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5a6a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0a7ad; }
.text { color: #c0a7ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0a7ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 167 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0a7ad, #c0ada7); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#baaaaaGray Sheep#c8a6a1Parfait#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#d6b3c0Mauvelous#cab5b2Cold Turkey#bb99aaClassy Mauve
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C0A7AD?
- #C0A7AD is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0A7AD?
- The RGB value is 192, 167, 173: 192 red, 167 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0A7AD?
- The complementary color is #A7C0BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0A7AD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.37:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.