#C3A1A2 color
The hex color #C3A1A2 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 63.1% green and 63.5% blue (195, 161, 162).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 22% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 17% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Parfait (#C8A6A1), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.94:1).
#C3A1A2 color codes
| HEX | #C3A1A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 161, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 63.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 22%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 17%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.26, 12.66, 4.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.26, 13.34, 18.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.772, 39.702, 39.638) | |
| Decimal | 12820898 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3A1A2, 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 #C3A1A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3A1A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.94:1 | 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 #C3A1A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a5a2Protanopia
no red cones#aeaba2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ca9ea1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3a1a2; }
.text { color: #c3a1a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3a1a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 161 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3a1a2, #c3b1a1); }
Similar colors
#c8a6a1Parfait#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c29594Mutabilis#bd9d95Coca Mocha#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#b79c94Creamed Caramel#d19c97Savoury Salmon
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #C3A1A2?
- #C3A1A2 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Parfait. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3A1A2?
- The RGB value is 195, 161, 162: 195 red, 161 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3A1A2?
- The complementary color is #A1C3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3A1A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.94:1 and white text 2.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.