#C0C9D2 color
The hex color #C0C9D2 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 78.8% green and 82.4% blue (192, 201, 210).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 17% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Yorkshire Cloud (#BAC3CC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.53:1).
#C0C9D2 color codes
| HEX | #C0C9D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 201, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 78.8%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 17%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 9%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 4%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.53, -1.33, -5.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.53, 5.69, 256.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.255, 57.632, 69.226) | |
| Decimal | 12634578 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0C9D2, 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 #C0C9D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0C9D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.53:1 | 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 #C0C9D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6c9d2Protanopia
no red cones#c4c7d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bccbccTritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0c9d2; }
.text { color: #c0c9d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0c9d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 201 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0c9d2, #c0c0d2); }
Similar colors
#bac3ccYorkshire Cloud#c7d1dbMemory Lane#b7c2ccIcebreaker#c6cedaSteel Mist#c5d1daPolished Silver#b9c4d2Plein Air#bcc3c7Metallic#becedbWinter Scene
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C0C9D2?
- #C0C9D2 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Yorkshire Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0C9D2?
- The RGB value is 192, 201, 210: 192 red, 201 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0C9D2?
- The complementary color is #D2C9C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0C9D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.53:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.