#C2B4AB color
The hex color #C2B4AB is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 70.6% green and 67.1% blue (194, 180, 171).
Its hue angle is 23°, with 16% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 12% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Hipster Hippo (#BFB3AB), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.41:1).
#C2B4AB color codes
| HEX | #C2B4AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 180, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 70.6%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 16%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(23, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 12%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.22, 3.44, 6.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.22, 7.25, 61.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.919, 47.053, 45.183) | |
| Decimal | 12760235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B4AB, 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 #C2B4AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B4AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | 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 #C2B4AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b5aaProtanopia
no red cones#bbb8abDeuteranopia
no green cones#c7b2b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b4ab; }
.text { color: #c2b4ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b4ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 180 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b4ab, #c2bfab); }
Similar colors
#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#c2b4a7Couch Potato#baaea8Taupedo#c2b8aeMoonbeam#bdaca3Mushroom#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty
Questions
- What color is #C2B4AB?
- #C2B4AB is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Hipster Hippo. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B4AB?
- The RGB value is 194, 180, 171: 194 red, 180 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B4AB?
- The complementary color is #ABB9C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B4AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.41:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.