#C1B7B8 color
The hex color #C1B7B8 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 71.8% green and 72.2% blue (193, 183, 184).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 7% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 5% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.73:1).
#C1B7B8 color codes
| HEX | #C1B7B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 183, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 71.8%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 7%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 5%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.24, 3.71, 0.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.24, 3.79, 11.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.576, 48.666, 52.225) | |
| Decimal | 12695480 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1B7B8, 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 #C1B7B8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B7B8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.73:1 | 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 #C1B7B8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8b8Protanopia
no red cones#bbbab8Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3b6b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b7b8; }
.text { color: #c1b7b8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b7b8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 183 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b7b8, #c1bbb7); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#b5acabRose Ashes#b9b4b1Gray Marble#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#c9c0bbWorn Silver#baaaaaGray Sheep#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#baaea8Taupedo
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C1B7B8?
- #C1B7B8 is a light gray, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1B7B8?
- The RGB value is 193, 183, 184: 193 red, 183 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1B7B8?
- The complementary color is #B7C1C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B7B8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.73:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.