#C1CBC0 color
The hex color #C1CBC0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 79.6% green and 75.3% blue (193, 203, 192).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 10% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.57:1).
#C1CBC0 color codes
| HEX | #C1CBC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 203, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 79.6%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 10%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 5%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.66, -5.45, 4.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.66, 6.94, 141.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.861, 57.855, 58.241) | |
| Decimal | 12700608 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1CBC0, 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 #C1CBC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1CBC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.57:1 | 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 #C1CBC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccc9bfProtanopia
no red cones#cac8c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0cac8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1cbc0; }
.text { color: #c1cbc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1cbc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 203 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1cbc0, #c0cbc4); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#c8d0caInfusion#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bdc2bbSilky Green#b2beb5Ash Gray#d4d8ceLuna#d0d1c1Wishing Well#b2c8bdMisty Morning
Questions
- What color is #C1CBC0?
- #C1CBC0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1CBC0?
- The RGB value is 193, 203, 192: 193 red, 203 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1CBC0?
- The complementary color is #CAC0CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1CBC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.57:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.