#C7B1AF color
The hex color #C7B1AF is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 69.4% green and 68.6% blue (199, 177, 175).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 18% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 12% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.34:1).
#C7B1AF color codes
| HEX | #C7B1AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 177, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 69.4%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 18%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 12%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.99, 7.55, 3.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.99, 8.5, 27.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.013, 46.683, 47.083) | |
| Decimal | 13087151 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7B1AF, 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 #C7B1AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7B1AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.34:1 | 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 #C7B1AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b4afProtanopia
no red cones#bab7afDeuteranopia
no green cones#ccafb1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7b1af; }
.text { color: #c7b1af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7b1af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 177 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7b1af, #c7bdaf); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#cebbb3Mothy#b7a8a3Martini#c4b9b8Nebulous#c8a6a1Parfait
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C7B1AF?
- #C7B1AF is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7B1AF?
- The RGB value is 199, 177, 175: 199 red, 177 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7B1AF?
- The complementary color is #AFC5C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7B1AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.34:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.