#C2C6D2 color
The hex color #C2C6D2 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 77.6% green and 82.4% blue (194, 198, 210).
Its hue angle is 225°, with 15% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Fury (#C7CCD8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.3:1).
#C2C6D2 color codes
| HEX | #C2C6D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 198, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 77.6%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 15%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(225, 8%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.9, 0.93, -6.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.9, 6.52, 278.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.073, 56.51, 69.019) | |
| Decimal | 12764882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2C6D2, 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 #C2C6D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2C6D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.3:1 | 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 #C2C6D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c7d3Protanopia
no red cones#c2c5d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfc8caTritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2c6d2; }
.text { color: #c2c6d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2c6d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 198 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2c6d2, #c6c2d2); }
Similar colors
#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#bfc1cbSlipper Satin#c6c8cfHerring Silver#ccd0daSteam Bath#c6cedaSteel Mist#c0bfc7Ghost#b9c4d2Plein Air#bac3ccYorkshire Cloud
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C2C6D2?
- #C2C6D2 is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Winter’s Fury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2C6D2?
- The RGB value is 194, 198, 210: 194 red, 198 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2C6D2?
- The complementary color is #D2CEC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2C6D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.3:1 and white text 1.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.