#C3ABBD color
The hex color #C3ABBD is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 67.1% green and 74.1% blue (195, 171, 189).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 17% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 3% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.88:1).
#C3ABBD color codes
| HEX | #C3ABBD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 171, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 67.1%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 17%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 12%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 3%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.5, 11.83, -5.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.5, 13.26, 333.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.253, 44.403, 54.268) | |
| Decimal | 12823485 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3ABBD, 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 #C3ABBD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3ABBD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.88:1 | 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 #C3ABBD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#abb0beProtanopia
no red cones#b0b3bcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6acb1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3abbd; }
.text { color: #c3abbd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3abbd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 171 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3abbd, #c3abb1); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C3ABBD?
- #C3ABBD is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3ABBD?
- The RGB value is 195, 171, 189: 195 red, 171 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3ABBD?
- The complementary color is #ABC3B1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3ABBD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.88:1 and white text 2.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.