#C1969E color
The hex color #C1969E is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 58.8% green and 62% blue (193, 150, 158).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 26% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 18% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Mutabilis (#C29594), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.12:1).
#C1969E color codes
| HEX | #C1969E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 150, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 58.8%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 26%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 22%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 18%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.23, 17.33, 2.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.23, 17.45, 6.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.07, 35.62, 37.159) | |
| Decimal | 12687006 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1969E, 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 #C1969E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1969E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.12:1 | 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 #C1969E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9c9c9eProtanopia
no red cones#a6a49dDeuteranopia
no green cones#c99399Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1969e; }
.text { color: #c1969e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1969e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 150 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1969e, #c1a496); }
Similar colors
#c29594Mutabilis#bc8f8fRosy Brown#cf929aRosetti#bb99aaClassy Mauve#d5a1a9Young at Heart#b68692Punched Pink#c19fb3Lily#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose
Questions
- What color is #C1969E?
- #C1969E is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Mutabilis. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1969E?
- The RGB value is 193, 150, 158: 193 red, 150 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1969E?
- The complementary color is #96C1B9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1969E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.12:1 and white text 2.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.