#C6BEC0 color
The hex color #C6BEC0 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 74.5% green and 75.3% blue (198, 190, 192).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 7% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 3% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Dangerous Robot (#CBC5C6), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.53:1).
#C6BEC0 color codes
| HEX | #C6BEC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 190, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 74.5%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 7%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 4%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.66, 3.16, -0.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.66, 3.16, 359.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.215, 52.639, 57.321) | |
| Decimal | 13024960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6BEC0, 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 #C6BEC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6BEC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | 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 #C6BEC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbfc0Protanopia
no red cones#c1c0c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8bebfTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6bec0; }
.text { color: #c6bec0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6bec0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 190 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6bec0, #c6c0be); }
Similar colors
#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#c4b9b8Nebulous#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#cbc4c0In the Shadows#c9c0bbWorn Silver#c8c2beDim
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C6BEC0?
- #C6BEC0 is a light gray, closest to the named color Dangerous Robot. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6BEC0?
- The RGB value is 198, 190, 192: 198 red, 190 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6BEC0?
- The complementary color is #BEC6C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6BEC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.53:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.