#C0C6D5 color
The hex color #C0C6D5 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 77.6% green and 83.5% blue (192, 198, 213).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 20% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Fury (#C7CCD8), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.28:1).
#C0C6D5 color codes
| HEX | #C0C6D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 198, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 77.6%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 20%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 10%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.84, 0.86, -8.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.84, 8.22, 276) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.94, 56.398, 70.982) | |
| Decimal | 12633813 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0C6D5, 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 #C0C6D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0C6D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.28:1 | 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 #C0C6D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c7d6Protanopia
no red cones#c0c5d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bbc9cbTritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0c6d5; }
.text { color: #c0c6d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0c6d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 198 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0c6d5, #c5c0d5); }
Similar colors
#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#b9c4d2Plein Air#bfc1cbSlipper Satin#c6cedaSteel Mist#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#b7bdd1Violet Vision#ccd0daSteam Bath#c6c8cfHerring Silver
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C0C6D5?
- #C0C6D5 is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Winter’s Fury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0C6D5?
- The RGB value is 192, 198, 213: 192 red, 198 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0C6D5?
- The complementary color is #D5CFC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0C6D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.28:1 and white text 1.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.