#C0C9C4 color
The hex color #C0C9C4 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 78.8% green and 76.9% blue (192, 201, 196).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 8% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Infusion (#C8D0CA), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.39:1).
#C0C9C4 color codes
| HEX | #C0C9C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 201, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 78.8%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 8%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 4%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.16, -4.01, 1.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.16, 4.26, 160.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.587, 56.965, 60.439) | |
| Decimal | 12634564 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0C9C4, 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 #C0C9C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0C9C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | 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 #C0C9C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c8c4Protanopia
no red cones#c7c6c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfc9c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0c9c4; }
.text { color: #c0c9c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0c9c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 201 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0c9c4, #c0c9c9); }
Similar colors
#c8d0caInfusion#c7cfc7Murmur#bdc2bbSilky Green#babfbcMetal#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#b7c5c6Trade Winds#b2beb5Ash Gray#c0c2c0Waxwing
Questions
- What color is #C0C9C4?
- #C0C9C4 is a light gray, closest to the named color Infusion. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0C9C4?
- The RGB value is 192, 201, 196: 192 red, 201 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0C9C4?
- The complementary color is #C9C0C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0C9C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.39:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.