#C1B3B4 color
The hex color #C1B3B4 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 70.2% green and 70.6% blue (193, 179, 180).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 10% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 7% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.37:1).
#C1B3B4 color codes
| HEX | #C1B3B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 179, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 70.2%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 10%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 7%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.11, 5.16, 1.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.11, 5.31, 14.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.35, 46.874, 49.777) | |
| Decimal | 12694452 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1B3B4, 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 #C1B3B4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B3B4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | 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 #C1B3B4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b5b4Protanopia
no red cones#b8b7b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4b2b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b3b4; }
.text { color: #c1b3b4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b3b4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 179 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b3b4, #c1b9b3); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#baaaaaGray Sheep#cab5b2Cold Turkey#b5acabRose Ashes#baaea8Taupedo#b7a8a3Martini#cebbb3Mothy#bfb3abHipster Hippo
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C1B3B4?
- #C1B3B4 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1B3B4?
- The RGB value is 193, 179, 180: 193 red, 179 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1B3B4?
- The complementary color is #B3C1C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B3B4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.37:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.