#C0B8AB color
The hex color #C0B8AB is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 72.2% green and 67.1% blue (192, 184, 171).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 14% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 11% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is City Dweller (#C0B9AC), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.69:1).
#C0B8AB color codes
| HEX | #C0B8AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 184, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 72.2%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 14%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 11%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.09, 0.57, 7.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.09, 7.63, 85.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.229, 48.428, 45.432) | |
| Decimal | 12630187 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0B8AB, 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 #C0B8AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0B8AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | 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 #C0B8AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcb8aaProtanopia
no red cones#bebaabDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4b6b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0b8ab; }
.text { color: #c0b8ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0b8ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 184 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0b8ab, #bdc0ab); }
Similar colors
#c0b9acCity Dweller#bfb9aaTechno Taupe#bcb7adGhost Writer#b8b1a5Silver Lining#c2b8aeMoonbeam#bbb3a2Ashes to Ashes#c1bcacPelican#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty
Closest common color name: Greige.
Questions
- What color is #C0B8AB?
- #C0B8AB is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color City Dweller. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0B8AB?
- The RGB value is 192, 184, 171: 192 red, 184 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0B8AB?
- The complementary color is #ABB3C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0B8AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.