#C1CACC color
The hex color #C1CACC is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 79.2% green and 80% blue (193, 202, 204).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 10% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Distant Hills (#BCC8CC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.59:1).
#C1CACC color codes
| HEX | #C1CACC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 202, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 79.2%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 10%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 5%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.7, -2.69, -2.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.7, 3.39, 217.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.01, 57.938, 65.453) | |
| Decimal | 12700364 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1CACC, 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 #C1CACC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1CACC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | 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 #C1CACC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c9ccProtanopia
no red cones#c6c8ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#becbcbTritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1cacc; }
.text { color: #c1cacc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1cacc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 202 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1cacc, #c1c4cc); }Similar colors
#bcc8ccDistant Hills#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#bcc3c7Metallic#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#b7c5c6Trade Winds#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#c0c3c4Foil#cbcdcdIron Fist
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C1CACC?
- #C1CACC is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Distant Hills. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1CACC?
- The RGB value is 193, 202, 204: 193 red, 202 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1CACC?
- The complementary color is #CCC3C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1CACC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.59:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.