#C3B2A3 color
The hex color #C3B2A3 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 69.8% green and 63.9% blue (195, 178, 163).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 21% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 16% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Couch Potato (#C2B4A7), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.22:1).
#C3B2A3 color codes
| HEX | #C3B2A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 178, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 69.8%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 21%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 16%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.6, 3.59, 9.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.6, 10.5, 70.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.037, 46.088, 41.167) | |
| Decimal | 12825251 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3B2A3, 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 #C3B2A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3B2A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.22:1 | 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 #C3B2A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b3a2Protanopia
no red cones#bcb6a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9aeaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3b2a3; }
.text { color: #c3b2a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3b2a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 178 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3b2a3, #c3c2a3); }
Similar colors
#c2b4a7Couch Potato#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#c1b19dWarm Neutral#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#bfb3abHipster Hippo#ccbca9Attic Linen#bdaca3Mushroom#c2b8aeMoonbeam
Questions
- What color is #C3B2A3?
- #C3B2A3 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Couch Potato. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3B2A3?
- The RGB value is 195, 178, 163: 195 red, 178 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3B2A3?
- The complementary color is #A3B4C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3B2A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.22:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.