#C7B8B0 color
The hex color #C7B8B0 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 72.2% green and 69% blue (199, 184, 176).
Its hue angle is 21°, with 17% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 12% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Smooth Pebbles (#CABAB1), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
#C7B8B0 color codes
| HEX | #C7B8B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 184, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 72.2%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(21, 17%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(21, 12%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.8, 3.95, 5.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.8, 7.17, 56.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.53, 49.558, 48.075) | |
| Decimal | 13088944 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7B8B0, 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 #C7B8B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7B8B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | 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 #C7B8B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcb9b0Protanopia
no red cones#bfbcb0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccb6b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7b8b0; }
.text { color: #c7b8b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7b8b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 184 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7b8b0, #c7c4b0); }
Similar colors
#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#cebbb3Mothy#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#c2b8aeMoonbeam#c2b4a7Couch Potato#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#baaea8Taupedo
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C7B8B0?
- #C7B8B0 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Smooth Pebbles. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7B8B0?
- The RGB value is 199, 184, 176: 199 red, 184 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7B8B0?
- The complementary color is #B0BFC7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7B8B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.