#C3B7B8 color
The hex color #C3B7B8 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 71.8% green and 72.2% blue (195, 183, 184).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 9% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 6% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.79:1).
#C3B7B8 color codes
| HEX | #C3B7B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 183, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 71.8%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 9%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 6%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.41, 4.42, 1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.41, 4.54, 12.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.09, 48.93, 52.249) | |
| Decimal | 12826552 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C3B7B8, 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 #C3B7B8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C3B7B8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | 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 #C3B7B8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b9b8Protanopia
no red cones#bbbbb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#c6b6b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c3b7b8; }
.text { color: #c3b7b8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c3b7b8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 183 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c3b7b8, #c3bcb7); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#b5acabRose Ashes#cab5b2Cold Turkey#baaaaaGray Sheep#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#c9c0bbWorn Silver#b9b4b1Gray Marble#baaea8Taupedo
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C3B7B8?
- #C3B7B8 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C3B7B8?
- The RGB value is 195, 183, 184: 195 red, 183 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C3B7B8?
- The complementary color is #B7C3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C3B7B8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.79:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.