#C2BF89 color
The hex color #C2BF89 is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 74.9% green and 53.7% blue (194, 191, 137).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 32% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 29% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Kiss a Frog (#BEC187), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.11:1).
#C2BF89 color codes
| HEX | #C2BF89 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 191, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 74.9%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 32%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 29%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 29%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.4, -7.43, 27.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.4, 28.68, 105.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.395, 50.538, 31.026) | |
| Decimal | 12763017 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2BF89, 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 #C2BF89 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2BF89 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | 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 #C2BF89 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8bb85Protanopia
no red cones#cabe8bDeuteranopia
no green cones#cab8b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2bf89; }
.text { color: #c2bf89; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2bf89; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 191 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2bf89, #a8c289); }
Similar colors
#bec187Kiss a Frog#bcb88aSage#cecb97Court-Bouillon#d4c990Golden Mist#d4ca8eRoyal Goblet#c3c67eSoda Pop#babc72Savannah Grass#afb982Nile
Questions
- What color is #C2BF89?
- #C2BF89 is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Kiss a Frog. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2BF89?
- The RGB value is 194, 191, 137: 194 red, 191 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2BF89?
- The complementary color is #898CC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2BF89?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.11:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.