#C1BAA3 color
The hex color #C1BAA3 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 72.9% green and 63.9% blue (193, 186, 163).
Its hue angle is 46°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Forgotten Tusk (#C4BBA5), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.82:1).
#C1BAA3 color codes
| HEX | #C1BAA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 186, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 72.9%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(46, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.51, -1.43, 12.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.51, 12.64, 96.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.162, 49.1, 41.689) | |
| Decimal | 12696227 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1BAA3, 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 #C1BAA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1BAA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | 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 #C1BAA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfb9a2Protanopia
no red cones#c1bba4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6b6b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1baa3; }
.text { color: #c1baa3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1baa3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 186 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1baa3, #b9c1a3); }
Similar colors
#c4bba5Forgotten Tusk#bebaa7Ash#c7bca1Chopped Almonds#c5bda0Lush#c7bba4Another One Bites the Dust#c1bcacPelican#c6bb9cBeach Dune#bfb9aaTechno Taupe
Closest common color name: Khaki.
Questions
- What color is #C1BAA3?
- #C1BAA3 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Forgotten Tusk. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1BAA3?
- The RGB value is 193, 186, 163: 193 red, 186 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1BAA3?
- The complementary color is #A3AAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1BAA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.