#C0C9BD color
The hex color #C0C9BD is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 78.8% green and 74.1% blue (192, 201, 189).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 10% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.33:1).
#C0C9BD color codes
| HEX | #C0C9BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 201, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 78.8%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 10%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 6%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.98, -5.29, 4.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.98, 7.23, 137.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.809, 56.654, 56.34) | |
| Decimal | 12634557 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0C9BD, 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 #C0C9BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0C9BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.33:1 | 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 #C0C9BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac7bcProtanopia
no red cones#c8c6beDeuteranopia
no green cones#c0c8c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0c9bd; }
.text { color: #c0c9bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0c9bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 201 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0c9bd, #bdc9c0); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bdc2bbSilky Green#c8d0caInfusion#b2beb5Ash Gray#d0d1c1Wishing Well#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#d4d8ceLuna
Questions
- What color is #C0C9BD?
- #C0C9BD is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0C9BD?
- The RGB value is 192, 201, 189: 192 red, 201 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0C9BD?
- The complementary color is #C6BDC9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0C9BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.33:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.