#C2B0BC color
The hex color #C2B0BC is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 69% green and 73.7% blue (194, 176, 188).
Its hue angle is 320°, with 13% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.23:1).
#C2B0BC color codes
| HEX | #C2B0BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 176, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 69%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(320, 13%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(320, 9%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.64, 8.57, -3.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.64, 9.36, 336.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.849, 46.151, 54.007) | |
| Decimal | 12759228 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B0BC, 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 #C2B0BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B0BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.23:1 | 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 #C2B0BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0b3bdProtanopia
no red cones#b4b6bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4b0b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b0bc; }
.text { color: #c2b0bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b0bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 176 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b0bc, #c2b0b3); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#c1acc3Monet Magic#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#d6b3c0Mauvelous#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4bad2Fog Syringa
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C2B0BC?
- #C2B0BC is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B0BC?
- The RGB value is 194, 176, 188: 194 red, 176 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B0BC?
- The complementary color is #B0C2B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B0BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.23:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.