#C2A2AC color
The hex color #C2A2AC is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 63.5% green and 67.5% blue (194, 162, 172).
Its hue angle is 341°, with 21% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 11% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Classy Mauve (#BB99AA), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.06:1).
#C2A2AC color codes
| HEX | #C2A2AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 162, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 63.5%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(341, 21%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(341, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 11%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.68, 13.4, -0.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.68, 13.42, 356.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.614, 40.29, 44.554) | |
| Decimal | 12755628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2A2AC, 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 #C2A2AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2A2AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.06:1 | 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 #C2A2AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a5a7acProtanopia
no red cones#acacabDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8a1a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2a2ac; }
.text { color: #c2a2ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2a2ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 162 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2a2ac, #c2a8a2); }
Similar colors
#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c19fb3Lily#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#b7a5adFoggy Plum#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d5a1a9Young at Heart#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#b39eb5Pastel Purple
Questions
- What color is #C2A2AC?
- #C2A2AC is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Classy Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2A2AC?
- The RGB value is 194, 162, 172: 194 red, 162 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2A2AC?
- The complementary color is #A2C2B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2A2AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.06:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.