#C6BAAF color
The hex color #C6BAAF is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 72.9% green and 68.6% blue (198, 186, 175).
Its hue angle is 29°, with 17% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 12% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Moonbeam (#C2B8AE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.04:1).
#C6BAAF color codes
| HEX | #C6BAAF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 186, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 72.9%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 17%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(29, 12%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.2, 2.35, 7.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.2, 7.47, 71.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.585, 50.219, 47.683) | |
| Decimal | 13023919 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6BAAF, 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 #C6BAAF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6BAAF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.04:1 | 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 #C6BAAF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebaaeProtanopia
no red cones#c1bdafDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbb7b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6baaf; }
.text { color: #c6baaf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6baaf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 186 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6baaf, #c6c5af); }
Similar colors
#c2b8aeMoonbeam#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#c2b4a7Couch Potato#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#bfb3abHipster Hippo#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C6BAAF?
- #C6BAAF is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Moonbeam. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6BAAF?
- The RGB value is 198, 186, 175: 198 red, 186 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6BAAF?
- The complementary color is #AFBBC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6BAAF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.04:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.