#C6B2AC color
The hex color #C6B2AC is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 69.8% green and 67.5% blue (198, 178, 172).
Its hue angle is 14°, with 19% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 13% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.37:1).
#C6B2AC color codes
| HEX | #C6B2AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 178, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 69.8%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(14, 19%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(14, 13%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.08, 6.15, 5.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.08, 8.36, 42.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.655, 46.826, 45.602) | |
| Decimal | 13021868 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6B2AC, 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 #C6B2AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6B2AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | 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 #C6B2AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b4acProtanopia
no red cones#bbb8acDeuteranopia
no green cones#ccafb0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6b2ac; }
.text { color: #c6b2ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6b2ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 178 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6b2ac, #c6bfac); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#cebbb3Mothy#bdaca3Mushroom#cdb1abGarden Snail#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#b7a8a3Martini#baaea8Taupedo#baaaaaGray Sheep
Questions
- What color is #C6B2AC?
- #C6B2AC 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 #C6B2AC?
- The RGB value is 198, 178, 172: 198 red, 178 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6B2AC?
- The complementary color is #ACC0C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6B2AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.37:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.