#C6A1A6 color
The hex color #C6A1A6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 63.1% green and 65.1% blue (198, 161, 166).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 25% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 16% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.05:1).
#C6A1A6 color codes
| HEX | #C6A1A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 161, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 63.1%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 25%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 19%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 16%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.65, 14.42, 2.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.65, 14.65, 10.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.916, 40.25, 41.577) | |
| Decimal | 13017510 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6A1A6, 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 #C6A1A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6A1A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | 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 #C6A1A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a6a6Protanopia
no red cones#afada5Deuteranopia
no green cones#cd9ea3Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6a1a6; }
.text { color: #c6a1a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6a1a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 161 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6a1a6, #c6aea1); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#d5a1a9Young at Heart#c29594Mutabilis#c8a6a1Parfait#bb99aaClassy Mauve#dfb1b6Sakura#c19fb3Lily
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #C6A1A6?
- #C6A1A6 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6A1A6?
- The RGB value is 198, 161, 166: 198 red, 161 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6A1A6?
- The complementary color is #A1C6C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6A1A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.05:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.