#C2C7D2 color
The hex color #C2C7D2 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 78% green and 82.4% blue (194, 199, 210).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 15% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Fury (#C7CCD8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.39:1).
#C2C7D2 color codes
| HEX | #C2C7D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 199, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 78%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 15%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 8%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.16, 0.39, -6.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.16, 6.08, 273.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.302, 56.969, 69.096) | |
| Decimal | 12765138 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2C7D2, 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 #C2C7D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2C7D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | 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 #C2C7D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c8d3Protanopia
no red cones#c3c6d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfc9caTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2c7d2; }
.text { color: #c2c7d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2c7d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 199 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2c7d2, #c5c2d2); }
Similar colors
#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#bfc1cbSlipper Satin#c6c8cfHerring Silver#c6cedaSteel Mist#ccd0daSteam Bath#b9c4d2Plein Air#bac3ccYorkshire Cloud#c7d1dbMemory Lane
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C2C7D2?
- #C2C7D2 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 #C2C7D2?
- The RGB value is 194, 199, 210: 194 red, 199 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2C7D2?
- The complementary color is #D2CDC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2C7D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.39:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.