#C3A1A7 color
The hex color #C3A1A7 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 63.1% green and 65.5% blue (195, 161, 167).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 22% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 14% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.98:1).
#C3A1A7 color codes
| HEX | #C3A1A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 161, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 63.1%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 22%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 17%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.39, 13.47, 1.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.39, 13.57, 6.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.225, 39.883, 42.026) | |
| Decimal | 12820903 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3A1A7, 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 #C3A1A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3A1A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | 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 #C3A1A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a6a7Protanopia
no red cones#adaca6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ca9fa3Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3a1a7; }
.text { color: #c3a1a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3a1a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 161 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3a1a7, #c3aca1); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#bb99aaClassy Mauve#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#c8a6a1Parfait#d5a1a9Young at Heart#c29594Mutabilis#c19fb3Lily#b7a5adFoggy Plum
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #C3A1A7?
- #C3A1A7 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3A1A7?
- The RGB value is 195, 161, 167: 195 red, 161 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3A1A7?
- The complementary color is #A1C3BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3A1A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.98:1 and white text 2.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.