#C6C8C2 color
The hex color #C6C8C2 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 78.4% green and 76.1% blue (198, 200, 194).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 5% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Brume (#C6C6C2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.44:1).
#C6C8C2 color codes
| HEX | #C6C8C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 200, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 78.4%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 5%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 3%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.3, -1.78, 2.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.3, 3.28, 122.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.679, 57.209, 59.243) | |
| Decimal | 13027522 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6C8C2, 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 #C6C8C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6C8C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | 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 #C6C8C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c7c2Protanopia
no red cones#c9c7c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7c7c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6c8c2; }
.text { color: #c6c8c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6c8c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 200 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6c8c2, #c3c8c2); }
Similar colors
#c6c6c2Brume#cbc9c0Quill Gray#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#bdc2bbSilky Green#c0c2c0Waxwing#c2c0baSilverplate#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#babfbcMetal
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C6C8C2?
- #C6C8C2 is a light gray, closest to the named color Brume. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6C8C2?
- The RGB value is 198, 200, 194: 198 red, 200 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6C8C2?
- The complementary color is #C4C2C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6C8C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.44:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.