#C0B9CB color
The hex color #C0B9CB is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 72.5% green and 79.6% blue (192, 185, 203).
Its hue angle is 263°, with 15% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Blue Haze (#BDBACE), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.04:1).
#C0B9CB color codes
| HEX | #C0B9CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 185, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 72.5%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(263, 15%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(263, 9%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.2, 5.84, -8.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.2, 10.05, 305.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.865, 50.216, 63.554) | |
| Decimal | 12630475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0B9CB, 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 #C0B9CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0B9CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | 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 #C0B9CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6bcccProtanopia
no red cones#b7bccaDeuteranopia
no green cones#bebbbfTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0b9cb; }
.text { color: #c0b9cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0b9cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 185 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0b9cb, #c9b9cb); }
Similar colors
#bdbaceBlue Haze#c4bad2Fog Syringa#b8b9cbCosmic#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#b3b2bfNebulous December#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#cec3ddLavender Bliss
Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C0B9CB?
- #C0B9CB is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Blue Haze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0B9CB?
- The RGB value is 192, 185, 203: 192 red, 185 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0B9CB?
- The complementary color is #C4CBB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0B9CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.