#C7A6AE color
The hex color #C7A6AE is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 65.1% green and 68.2% blue (199, 166, 174).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 23% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 13% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.49:1).
#C7A6AE color codes
| HEX | #C7A6AE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 166, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 65.1%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 23%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 17%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.2, 13.36, 0.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.2, 13.37, 1.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.829, 42.472, 45.873) | |
| Decimal | 13084334 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7A6AE, 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 #C7A6AE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7A6AE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | 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 #C7A6AE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaabaeProtanopia
no red cones#b1b0adDeuteranopia
no green cones#cda4a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7a6ae; }
.text { color: #c7a6ae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7a6ae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 166 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7a6ae, #c7aea6); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C7A6AE?
- #C7A6AE is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7A6AE?
- The RGB value is 199, 166, 174: 199 red, 166 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7A6AE?
- The complementary color is #A6C7BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7A6AE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.49:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.