#C2C3B2 color
The hex color #C2C3B2 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 76.5% green and 69.8% blue (194, 195, 178).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 12% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Fog (#CBCAB6), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.74:1).
#C2C3B2 color codes
| HEX | #C2C3B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 195, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 76.5%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 12%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 9%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.29, -3.36, 8.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.29, 9.07, 111.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.798, 53.714, 49.855) | |
| Decimal | 12764082 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2C3B2, 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 #C2C3B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2C3B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.74:1 | 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 #C2C3B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6c1b1Protanopia
no red cones#c6c2b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5c1beTritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2c3b2; }
.text { color: #c2c3b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2c3b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 195 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2c3b2, #b9c3b2); }
Similar colors
#cbcab6Tropical Fog#cac7b7Chrome White#c5c0b0Stone Fortress#bebaa7Ash#c1bcacPelican#d0d1c1Wishing Well#bab8adZen Pebble#d2cfc1Lunar Landing
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2C3B2?
- #C2C3B2 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Tropical Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2C3B2?
- The RGB value is 194, 195, 178: 194 red, 195 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2C3B2?
- The complementary color is #B3B2C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2C3B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.74:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.