#C1A29B color
The hex color #C1A29B is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 63.5% green and 60.8% blue (193, 162, 155).
Its hue angle is 11°, with 23% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 20% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Coca Mocha (#BD9D95), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.91:1).
#C1A29B color codes
| HEX | #C1A29B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 162, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 63.5%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(11, 23%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(11, 20%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 20%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.14, 10.26, 7.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.14, 12.94, 37.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.829, 39.546, 36.486) | |
| Decimal | 12690075 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1A29B, 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 #C1A29B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1A29B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | 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 #C1A29B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a59aProtanopia
no red cones#b0ab9bDeuteranopia
no green cones#c99ea0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1a29b; }
.text { color: #c1a29b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1a29b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 162 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1a29b, #c1b59b); }
Similar colors
#bd9d95Coca Mocha#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c8a6a1Parfait#b79c94Creamed Caramel#cdb1abGarden Snail#c3988bMuddy Mire#cda291Cashmere Clay#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C1A29B?
- #C1A29B is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Coca Mocha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1A29B?
- The RGB value is 193, 162, 155: 193 red, 162 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1A29B?
- The complementary color is #9BBAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1A29B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.91:1 and white text 2.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.