#C2B7BC color
The hex color #C2B7BC is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 71.8% green and 73.7% blue (194, 183, 188).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 8% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.79:1).
#C2B7BC color codes
| HEX | #C2B7BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 183, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 71.8%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 8%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 6%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.43, 4.78, -1.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.43, 4.92, 346.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.257, 48.968, 54.477) | |
| Decimal | 12761020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B7BC, 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 #C2B7BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B7BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | 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 #C2B7BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b9bcProtanopia
no red cones#bababcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4b7b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b7bc; }
.text { color: #c2b7bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b7bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 183 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b7bc, #c2b8b7); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#baaaaaGray Sheep#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#bdbcc4Silver Fox#b5acabRose Ashes#c0bfc7Ghost#cab5b2Cold Turkey#bebec4Moonwalk
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C2B7BC?
- #C2B7BC is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B7BC?
- The RGB value is 194, 183, 188: 194 red, 183 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B7BC?
- The complementary color is #B7C2BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B7BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.79:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.