#C2B7CA color
The hex color #C2B7CA is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 71.8% green and 79.2% blue (194, 183, 202).
Its hue angle is 275°, with 15% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Fog Syringa (#C4BAD2), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.92:1).
#C2B7CA color codes
| HEX | #C2B7CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 183, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 71.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(275, 15%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(275, 9%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 9%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.82, 7.41, -8.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.82, 11.03, 312.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.841, 49.601, 62.814) | |
| Decimal | 12761034 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B7CA, 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 #C2B7CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B7CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | 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 #C2B7CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5bacbProtanopia
no red cones#b7bbc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1b9bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b7ca; }
.text { color: #c2b7ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b7ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 183 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b7ca, #cab7c9); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C2B7CA?
- #C2B7CA is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Fog Syringa. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B7CA?
- The RGB value is 194, 183, 202: 194 red, 183 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B7CA?
- The complementary color is #BFCAB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B7CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.92:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.