#C0A9B6 color
The hex color #C0A9B6 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 66.3% green and 71.4% blue (192, 169, 182).
Its hue angle is 326°, with 15% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 5% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.59:1).
#C0A9B6 color codes
| HEX | #C0A9B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 169, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 66.3%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(326, 15%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(326, 12%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 5%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.53, 10.59, -3.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.53, 11.18, 341.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.369, 42.961, 50.202) | |
| Decimal | 12626358 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0A9B6, 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 #C0A9B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0A9B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | 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 #C0A9B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaadb7Protanopia
no red cones#afb0b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3a9adTritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0a9b6; }
.text { color: #c0a9b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0a9b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 169 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0a9b6, #c0a9ab); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c1acc3Monet Magic#c19fb3Lily#b39eb5Pastel Purple#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#bb99aaClassy Mauve#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs
Questions
- What color is #C0A9B6?
- #C0A9B6 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0A9B6?
- The RGB value is 192, 169, 182: 192 red, 169 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0A9B6?
- The complementary color is #A9C0B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0A9B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.59:1 and white text 2.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.