#C2AEC0 color
The hex color #C2AEC0 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 68.2% green and 75.3% blue (194, 174, 192).
Its hue angle is 306°, with 14% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 1% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.11:1).
#C2AEC0 color codes
| HEX | #C2AEC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 174, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 68.2%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(306, 14%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(306, 10%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 1%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.25, 10.4, -6.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.25, 12.28, 327.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.897, 45.548, 56.18) | |
| Decimal | 12758720 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2AEC0, 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 #C2AEC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2AEC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.11:1 | 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 #C2AEC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adb2c1Protanopia
no red cones#b1b5bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4afb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2aec0; }
.text { color: #c2aec0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2aec0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 174 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2aec0, #c2aeb6); }
Similar colors
#c1acc3Monet Magic#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#b39eb5Pastel Purple#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c4bad2Fog Syringa#c0b0d0Vintage Bloom#c2a4c2Novel Lilac
Questions
- What color is #C2AEC0?
- #C2AEC0 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2AEC0?
- The RGB value is 194, 174, 192: 194 red, 174 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2AEC0?
- The complementary color is #AEC2B0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2AEC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.11:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.