#C2B0A9 color
The hex color #C2B0A9 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 69% green and 66.3% blue (194, 176, 169).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 17% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 13% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Mushroom (#BDACA3), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.08:1).
#C2B0A9 color codes
| HEX | #C2B0A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 176, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 69%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 17%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 13%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.14, 5.26, 5.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.14, 7.92, 48.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.934, 45.385, 43.922) | |
| Decimal | 12759209 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B0A9, 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 #C2B0A9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B0A9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | 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 #C2B0A9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b2a9Protanopia
no red cones#b8b5a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7adaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b0a9; }
.text { color: #c2b0a9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b0a9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 176 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b0a9, #c2bca9); }
Similar colors
#bdaca3Mushroom#baaea8Taupedo#b7a8a3Martini#bfb3abHipster Hippo#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#cebbb3Mothy#cab5b2Cold Turkey#baaaaaGray Sheep
Questions
- What color is #C2B0A9?
- #C2B0A9 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Mushroom. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B0A9?
- The RGB value is 194, 176, 169: 194 red, 176 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B0A9?
- The complementary color is #A9BBC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B0A9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.08:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.