#C2C7B3 color
The hex color #C2C7B3 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 78% green and 70.2% blue (194, 199, 179).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 15% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Fog (#CBCAB6), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.11:1).
#C2C7B3 color codes
| HEX | #C2C7B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 199, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 78%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 15%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 10%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.37, -5.29, 9.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.37, 10.8, 119.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.807, 55.571, 50.689) | |
| Decimal | 12765107 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2C7B3, 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 #C2C7B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2C7B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.11:1 | 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 #C2C7B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac5b2Protanopia
no red cones#c9c5b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c5c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2c7b3; }
.text { color: #c2c7b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2c7b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 199 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2c7b3, #b8c7b3); }
Similar colors
#cbcab6Tropical Fog#bccab3Bok Choy#d0d1c1Wishing Well#b5c0b3Irish Moor#cac7b7Chrome White#d5d7bfMedlar#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2C7B3?
- #C2C7B3 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Tropical Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C2C7B3?
- The RGB value is 194, 199, 179: 194 red, 199 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2C7B3?
- The complementary color is #B8B3C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2C7B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.11:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.