#C1A4AE color
The hex color #C1A4AE is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 64.3% green and 68.2% blue (193, 164, 174).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 10% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.19:1).
#C1A4AE color codes
| HEX | #C1A4AE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 164, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 64.3%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 10%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.14, 12.28, -1.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.14, 12.34, 354.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.907, 40.945, 45.679) | |
| Decimal | 12690606 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1A4AE, 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 #C1A4AE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1A4AE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | 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 #C1A4AE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a9aeProtanopia
no red cones#adadadDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6a3a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1a4ae; }
.text { color: #c1a4ae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1a4ae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 164 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1a4ae, #c1a9a4); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C1A4AE?
- #C1A4AE is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1A4AE?
- The RGB value is 193, 164, 174: 193 red, 164 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1A4AE?
- The complementary color is #A4C1B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1A4AE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.19:1 and white text 2.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.