#C3AEBF color
The hex color #C3AEBF is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 68.2% green and 74.9% blue (195, 174, 191).
Its hue angle is 311°, with 15% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 2% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.13:1).
#C3AEBF color codes
| HEX | #C3AEBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 174, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 68.2%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(311, 15%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(311, 11%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 2%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.31, 10.56, -5.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.31, 12.09, 330.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.045, 45.636, 55.611) | |
| Decimal | 12824255 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3AEBF, 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 #C3AEBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3AEBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | 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 #C3AEBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aeb2c0Protanopia
no red cones#b2b5beDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5afb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3aebf; }
.text { color: #c3aebf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3aebf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 174 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3aebf, #c3aeb5); }
Similar colors
#c1acc3Monet Magic#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#b7a5adFoggy Plum#b39eb5Pastel Purple#d6b3c0Mauvelous#c19fb3Lily#c2a4c2Novel Lilac
Questions
- What color is #C3AEBF?
- #C3AEBF is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3AEBF?
- The RGB value is 195, 174, 191: 195 red, 174 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3AEBF?
- The complementary color is #AEC3B2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3AEBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.13:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.