#C6C9C9 color
The hex color #C6C9C9 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 78.8% green and 78.8% blue (198, 201, 201).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 3% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Iron Fist (#CBCDCD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.6:1).
#C6C9C9 color codes
| HEX | #C6C9C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 201, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 78.8%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 3%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 1%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.74, -1.03, -0.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.74, 1.09, 199.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.716, 57.996, 63.559) | |
| Decimal | 13027785 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6C9C9, 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 #C6C9C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6C9C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | 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 #C6C9C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c9c9Protanopia
no red cones#c8c8c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5c9c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6c9c9; }
.text { color: #c6c9c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6c9c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 201 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6c9c9, #c6c8c9); }Similar colors
#cbcdcdIron Fist#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#c4c5c6Weathered Stone#c0c3c4Foil#cbcbcbSilverback#c4c4c4Explosive Gray#c0c2c0Waxwing
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C6C9C9?
- #C6C9C9 is a light gray, closest to the named color Iron Fist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6C9C9?
- The RGB value is 198, 201, 201: 198 red, 201 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6C9C9?
- The complementary color is #C9C6C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6C9C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.6:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.