#C1B6AF color
The hex color #C1B6AF is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 71.4% green and 68.6% blue (193, 182, 175).
Its hue angle is 23°, with 13% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Sand Ripples (#C1B7B0), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.58:1).
#C1B6AF color codes
| HEX | #C1B6AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 182, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 71.4%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 13%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(23, 9%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.75, 2.68, 4.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.75, 5.63, 61.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.457, 47.889, 47.345) | |
| Decimal | 12695215 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1B6AF, 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 #C1B6AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B6AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | 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 #C1B6AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b7afProtanopia
no red cones#bcb9afDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5b4b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b6af; }
.text { color: #c1b6af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b6af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 182 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b6af, #c1bfaf); }
Similar colors
#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c2b8aeMoonbeam#baaea8Taupedo#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#c2b4a7Couch Potato#c9c0bbWorn Silver
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C1B6AF?
- #C1B6AF is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Sand Ripples. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1B6AF?
- The RGB value is 193, 182, 175: 193 red, 182 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1B6AF?
- The complementary color is #AFBAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B6AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.58:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.