#C3A6BA color
The hex color #C3A6BA is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 65.1% green and 72.9% blue (195, 166, 186).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 19% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 5% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.48:1).
#C3A6BA color codes
| HEX | #C3A6BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 166, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 65.1%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 19%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 5%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.16, 14.02, -6.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.16, 15.38, 335.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.004, 42.421, 52.262) | |
| Decimal | 12822202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3A6BA, 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 #C3A6BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3A6BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.48:1 | 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 #C3A6BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7acbbProtanopia
no red cones#adb0b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7a7adTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3a6ba; }
.text { color: #c3a6ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3a6ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 166 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3a6ba, #c3a6ab); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C3A6BA?
- #C3A6BA is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3A6BA?
- The RGB value is 195, 166, 186: 195 red, 166 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3A6BA?
- The complementary color is #A6C3AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3A6BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.48:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.