#C0ADC6 color
The hex color #C0ADC6 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 67.8% green and 77.6% blue (192, 173, 198).
Its hue angle is 286°, with 18% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.03:1).
#C0ADC6 color codes
| HEX | #C0ADC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 173, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 67.8%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(286, 18%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(286, 13%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 13%, 0%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73, 11.39, -10.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73, 15.3, 318.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.873, 45.171, 59.665) | |
| Decimal | 12627398 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0ADC6, 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 #C0ADC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0ADC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | 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 #C0ADC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aab2c7Protanopia
no red cones#aeb4c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0afb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0adc6; }
.text { color: #c0adc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0adc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 173 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0adc6, #c6adc0); }
Similar colors
#c1acc3Monet Magic#c0b0d0Vintage Bloom#bdb0d0Pastel Lilac#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#b39eb5Pastel Purple#c4bad2Fog Syringa#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty
Questions
- What color is #C0ADC6?
- #C0ADC6 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0ADC6?
- The RGB value is 192, 173, 198: 192 red, 173 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0ADC6?
- The complementary color is #B3C6AD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0ADC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.03:1 and white text 2.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.