#C7BFC9 color
The hex color #C7BFC9 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 74.9% green and 78.8% blue (199, 191, 201).
Its hue angle is 288°, with 8% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.72:1).
#C7BFC9 color codes
| HEX | #C7BFC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 191, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 74.9%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(288, 8%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(288, 5%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.24, 4.62, -4.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.24, 6.12, 319.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.725, 53.621, 62.819) | |
| Decimal | 13090761 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7BFC9, 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 #C7BFC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7BFC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.72:1 | 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 #C7BFC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec1c9Protanopia
no red cones#c0c2c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#c7c0c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7bfc9; }
.text { color: #c7bfc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7bfc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 191 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7bfc9, #c9bfc6); }
Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#c0bfc7Ghost#bdbcc4Silver Fox#d6d1dcIron Maiden#bebec4Moonwalk#bdbaceBlue Haze#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C7BFC9?
- #C7BFC9 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7BFC9?
- The RGB value is 199, 191, 201: 199 red, 191 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7BFC9?
- The complementary color is #C1C9BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7BFC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.72:1 and white text 1.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.