#C7A0B6 color
The hex color #C7A0B6 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 62.7% green and 71.4% blue (199, 160, 182).
Its hue angle is 326°, with 26% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 9% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.13:1).
#C7A0B6 color codes
| HEX | #C7A0B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 160, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 62.7%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(326, 26%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(326, 20%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 9%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.94, 18.02, -5.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.94, 18.95, 341.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.567, 40.662, 49.748) | |
| Decimal | 13082806 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7A0B6, 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 #C7A0B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7A0B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.13:1 | 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 #C7A0B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2a7b7Protanopia
no red cones#abadb5Deuteranopia
no green cones#cca0a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7a0b6; }
.text { color: #c7a0b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7a0b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 160 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7a0b6, #c7a0a3); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#d198b5Exotic Lilac#d49ab9Sweet Perfume#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#d8a1c4Pastel Lavender#c8a2c8Lilac
Questions
- What color is #C7A0B6?
- #C7A0B6 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7A0B6?
- The RGB value is 199, 160, 182: 199 red, 160 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7A0B6?
- The complementary color is #A0C7B1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7A0B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.13:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.