#C1B7B6 color
The hex color #C1B7B6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 71.8% green and 71.4% blue (193, 183, 182).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 8% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 6% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.72:1).
#C1B7B6 color codes
| HEX | #C1B7B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 183, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 71.8%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 8%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 6%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.19, 3.35, 1.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.19, 3.79, 27.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.368, 48.582, 51.129) | |
| Decimal | 12695478 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1B7B6, 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 #C1B7B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B7B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.72:1 | 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 #C1B7B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b8b6Protanopia
no red cones#bbbab6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4b6b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b7b6; }
.text { color: #c1b7b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b7b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 183 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b7b6, #c1bdb6); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#b9b4b1Gray Marble#b5acabRose Ashes#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#c9c0bbWorn Silver#baaea8Taupedo#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c8c2beDim
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C1B7B6?
- #C1B7B6 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 #C1B7B6?
- The RGB value is 193, 183, 182: 193 red, 183 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1B7B6?
- The complementary color is #B6C0C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B7B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.72:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.