#C1BAC0 color
The hex color #C1BAC0 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 72.9% green and 75.3% blue (193, 186, 192).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 5% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 1% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Silver Fox (#BDBCC4), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.05:1).
#C1BAC0 color codes
| HEX | #C1BAC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 186, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 72.9%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 5%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 4%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.23, 3.55, -2.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.23, 4.15, 328.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.064, 50.261, 56.976) | |
| Decimal | 12696256 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1BAC0, 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 #C1BAC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1BAC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | 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 #C1BAC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babbc0Protanopia
no red cones#bbbcc0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c2babcTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1bac0; }
.text { color: #c1bac0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1bac0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 186 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1bac0, #c1babd); }
Similar colors
#bdbcc4Silver Fox#c0bfc7Ghost#bebec4Moonwalk#c4b9b8Nebulous#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#b3b2bfNebulous December
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C1BAC0?
- #C1BAC0 is a light gray, closest to the named color Silver Fox. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1BAC0?
- The RGB value is 193, 186, 192: 193 red, 186 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1BAC0?
- The complementary color is #BAC1BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1BAC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.05:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.