#C0C0C1 color
The hex color #C0C0C1 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 75.3% green and 75.7% blue (192, 192, 193).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 1% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Silver (#C0C0C0), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.55:1).
#C0C0C1 color codes
| HEX | #C0C0C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 192, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 75.3%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 1%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 1%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.73, 0.18, -0.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.73, 0.54, 290.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.212, 52.756, 57.979) | |
| Decimal | 12632257 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0C0C1, 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 #C0C0C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0C0C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.55:1 | 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 #C0C0C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0c0c1Protanopia
no red cones#c0c0c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0c0c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0c0c1; }
.text { color: #c0c0c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0c0c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 192 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0c0c1, #c1c0c1); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C0C0C1?
- #C0C0C1 is a light gray, closest to the named color Silver. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0C0C1?
- The RGB value is 192, 192, 193: 192 red, 192 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0C0C1?
- The complementary color is #C1C1C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0C0C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.55:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.