#C7A8B5 color
The hex color #C7A8B5 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 65.9% green and 71% blue (199, 168, 181).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 22% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 9% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.7:1).
#C7A8B5 color codes
| HEX | #C7A8B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 168, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 65.9%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 22%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 16%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 9%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.88, 13.46, -2.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.88, 13.68, 349.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.896, 43.485, 49.683) | |
| Decimal | 13084853 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7A8B5, 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 #C7A8B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7A8B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | 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 #C7A8B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaadb6Protanopia
no red cones#b1b2b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#cca7acTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7a8b5; }
.text { color: #c7a8b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7a8b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 168 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7a8b5, #c7aaa8); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c1acc3Monet Magic#deb4c5Mental Floss#b7a5adFoggy Plum#dab4ccPurple Poodle
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C7A8B5?
- #C7A8B5 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7A8B5?
- The RGB value is 199, 168, 181: 199 red, 168 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7A8B5?
- The complementary color is #A8C7BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7A8B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.7:1 and white text 2.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.