#C4ADCB color
The hex color #C4ADCB is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 67.8% green and 79.6% blue (196, 173, 203).
Its hue angle is 286°, with 22% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#C4ADCB color codes
| HEX | #C4ADCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 173, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 67.8%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(286, 22%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(286, 15%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 15%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.5, 13.72, -12.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.5, 18.34, 318.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.486, 45.935, 62.8) | |
| Decimal | 12889547 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4ADCB, 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 #C4ADCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4ADCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | 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 #C4ADCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aab3ccProtanopia
no red cones#afb5caDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4b0b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4adcb; }
.text { color: #c4adcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4adcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 173 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4adcb, #cbadc3); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C4ADCB?
- #C4ADCB 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 #C4ADCB?
- The RGB value is 196, 173, 203: 196 red, 173 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4ADCB?
- The complementary color is #B4CBAD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4ADCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.19:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.