#C1A8A3 color
The hex color #C1A8A3 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 65.9% green and 63.9% blue (193, 168, 163).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Sable Cloaked (#C4A7A1), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.4:1).
#C1A8A3 color codes
| HEX | #C1A8A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 168, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 65.9%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.86, 8.25, 5.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.86, 10.16, 35.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.606, 41.988, 40.503) | |
| Decimal | 12691619 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1A8A3, 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 #C1A8A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1A8A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | 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 #C1A8A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaba3Protanopia
no red cones#b3afa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7a5a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1a8a3; }
.text { color: #c1a8a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1a8a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 168 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1a8a3, #c1b7a3); }
Similar colors
#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#cdb1abGarden Snail#c8a6a1Parfait#cab5b2Cold Turkey#b79c94Creamed Caramel#baaaaaGray Sheep#bd9d95Coca Mocha#b7a8a3Martini
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C1A8A3?
- #C1A8A3 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Sable Cloaked. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1A8A3?
- The RGB value is 193, 168, 163: 193 red, 168 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1A8A3?
- The complementary color is #A3BCC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1A8A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.