#C2B7AE color
The hex color #C2B7AE is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 71.8% green and 68.2% blue (194, 183, 174).
Its hue angle is 27°, with 14% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 10% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Moonbeam (#C2B8AE), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.68:1).
#C2B7AE color codes
| HEX | #C2B7AE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 183, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 71.8%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 14%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(27, 10%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.07, 2.33, 5.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.07, 6.41, 68.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.821, 48.393, 46.91) | |
| Decimal | 12761006 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B7AE, 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 #C2B7AE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B7AE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.68:1 | 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 #C2B7AE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab7adProtanopia
no red cones#bdbaaeDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6b5b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b7ae; }
.text { color: #c2b7ae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b7ae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 183 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b7ae, #c2c1ae); }
Similar colors
#c2b8aeMoonbeam#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#c2b4a7Couch Potato#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#bcb7b1Rampart
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C2B7AE?
- #C2B7AE is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Moonbeam. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B7AE?
- The RGB value is 194, 183, 174: 194 red, 183 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B7AE?
- The complementary color is #AEB9C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B7AE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.68:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.