#C7A6A0 color
The hex color #C7A6A0 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 65.1% green and 62.7% blue (199, 166, 160).
Its hue angle is 9°, with 26% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 20% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Parfait (#C8A6A1), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.39:1).
#C7A6A0 color codes
| HEX | #C7A6A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 166, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 65.1%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 26%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(9, 20%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.84, 11.11, 7.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.84, 13.48, 34.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.535, 41.954, 39.056) | |
| Decimal | 13084320 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7A6A0, 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 #C7A6A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7A6A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | 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 #C7A6A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaaa0Protanopia
no red cones#b4b0a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfa2a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7a6a0; }
.text { color: #c7a6a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7a6a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 166 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7a6a0, #c7baa0); }
Similar colors
#c8a6a1Parfait#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#bd9d95Coca Mocha#cdb1abGarden Snail#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#b79c94Creamed Caramel#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#cda291Cashmere Clay
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C7A6A0?
- #C7A6A0 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Parfait. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7A6A0?
- The RGB value is 199, 166, 160: 199 red, 166 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7A6A0?
- The complementary color is #A0C1C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7A6A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.39:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.