#C2C8B6 color
The hex color #C2C8B6 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.1% red, 78.4% green and 71.4% blue (194, 200, 182).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 14% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Fog (#CBCAB6), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.23:1).
#C2C8B6 color codes
| HEX | #C2C8B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 200, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.1%, 78.4%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 14%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 9%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.7, -5.3, 8.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.7, 9.84, 122.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.345, 56.155, 52.381) | |
| Decimal | 12765366 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C2C8B6, 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 #C2C8B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C2C8B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.23:1 | 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 #C2C8B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc6b5Protanopia
no red cones#cac6b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c6c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c2c8b6; }
.text { color: #c2c8b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c2c8b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(194 200 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c2c8b6, #b9c8b6); }
Similar colors
#cbcab6Tropical Fog#b5c0b3Irish Moor#d0d1c1Wishing Well#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#cac7b7Chrome White#d5d7bfMedlar#c7cfc7Murmur
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C2C8B6?
- #C2C8B6 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 #C2C8B6?
- The RGB value is 194, 200, 182: 194 red, 200 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C2C8B6?
- The complementary color is #BCB6C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C2C8B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.23:1 and white text 1.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.