#C6AEB0 color
The hex color #C6AEB0 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 68.2% green and 69% blue (198, 174, 176).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 17% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 11% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.08:1).
#C6AEB0 color codes
| HEX | #C6AEB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 174, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 68.2%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 17%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 12%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 11%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.16, 8.98, 2.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.16, 9.23, 13.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.261, 45.413, 47.395) | |
| Decimal | 13020848 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6AEB0, 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 #C6AEB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6AEB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | 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 #C6AEB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b1b0Protanopia
no red cones#b7b5b0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbacafTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6aeb0; }
.text { color: #c6aeb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6aeb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 174 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6aeb0, #c6b8ae); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#baaaaaGray Sheep#cdb1abGarden Snail#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c8a6a1Parfait#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#b7a8a3Martini
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C6AEB0?
- #C6AEB0 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6AEB0?
- The RGB value is 198, 174, 176: 198 red, 174 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6AEB0?
- The complementary color is #AEC6C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6AEB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.08:1 and white text 2.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.