#C1B3BC color
The hex color #C1B3BC is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 70.2% green and 73.7% blue (193, 179, 188).
Its hue angle is 321°, with 10% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.44:1).
#C1B3BC color codes
| HEX | #C1B3BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 179, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 70.2%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(321, 10%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(321, 7%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.32, 6.59, -2.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.32, 7.15, 337.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.188, 47.209, 54.194) | |
| Decimal | 12694460 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1B3BC, 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 #C1B3BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B3BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.44:1 | 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 #C1B3BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3b6bcProtanopia
no red cones#b6b7bcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3b3b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b3bc; }
.text { color: #c1b3bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b3bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 179 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b3bc, #c1b3b5); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#baaaaaGray Sheep#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cfbccfTamed Beauty#c4b9b8Nebulous#b3b2bfNebulous December#cab5b2Cold Turkey
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C1B3BC?
- #C1B3BC is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1B3BC?
- The RGB value is 193, 179, 188: 193 red, 179 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1B3BC?
- The complementary color is #B3C1B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B3BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.44:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.