#C0B4B4 color
The hex color #C0B4B4 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 70.6% green and 70.6% blue (192, 180, 180).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 9% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 6% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.43:1).
#C0B4B4 color codes
| HEX | #C0B4B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 180, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 70.6%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 9%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 6%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.28, 4.26, 1.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.28, 4.53, 19.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.297, 47.145, 49.832) | |
| Decimal | 12629172 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0B4B4, 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 #C0B4B4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0B4B4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | 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 #C0B4B4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b5b4Protanopia
no red cones#b9b7b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3b3b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0b4b4; }
.text { color: #c0b4b4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0b4b4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 180 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0b4b4, #c0bab4); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#b5acabRose Ashes#baaaaaGray Sheep#baaea8Taupedo#cab5b2Cold Turkey#b9b4b1Gray Marble#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#b7a8a3Martini
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C0B4B4?
- #C0B4B4 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0B4B4?
- The RGB value is 192, 180, 180: 192 red, 180 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0B4B4?
- The complementary color is #B4C0C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0B4B4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.43:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.