#C2B7D3 color
The hex color #C2B7D3 is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 71.8% green and 82.7% blue (194, 183, 211).
Its hue angle is 264°, with 24% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Fog Syringa (#C4BAD2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.01:1).
#C2B7D3 color codes
| HEX | #C2B7D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 183, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 71.8%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 24%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(264, 13%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 13%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.09, 9.18, -12.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.09, 15.64, 305.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.937, 50.039, 68.59) | |
| Decimal | 12761043 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2B7D3, 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 #C2B7D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2B7D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | 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 #C2B7D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2bbd4Protanopia
no red cones#b4bcd2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0bbc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2b7d3; }
.text { color: #c2b7d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2b7d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 183 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2b7d3, #d0b7d3); }
Similar colors
#c4bad2Fog Syringa#c6bbdbNew Love#bdb0d0Pastel Lilac#c0b0d0Vintage Bloom#cac0e1Digital Lavender#ccbbddSweet Lucid Dreams#c0b2d7Moonraker#cec3ddLavender Bliss
Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C2B7D3?
- #C2B7D3 is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Fog Syringa. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2B7D3?
- The RGB value is 194, 183, 211: 194 red, 183 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2B7D3?
- The complementary color is #C8D3B7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2B7D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.