#C7C3C0 color
The hex color #C7C3C0 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 76.5% green and 75.3% blue (199, 195, 192).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 6% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 4% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Dim (#C8C2BE), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12:1).
#C7C3C0 color codes
| HEX | #C7C3C0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 195, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 76.5%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 6%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 4%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.03, 0.85, 2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.03, 2.17, 66.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.581, 54.978, 57.701) | |
| Decimal | 13091776 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7C3C0, 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 #C7C3C0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7C3C0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12:1 | 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 #C7C3C0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c3c0Protanopia
no red cones#c5c4c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c9c2c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7c3c0; }
.text { color: #c7c3c0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7c3c0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 195 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7c3c0, #c7c6c0); }
Similar colors
#c8c2beDim#cbc4c0In the Shadows#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#cec9c3Misty Haze#c4c4c4Explosive Gray#c2c0baSilverplate#c6c6c2Brume#c9c0bbWorn Silver
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #C7C3C0?
- #C7C3C0 is a light gray, closest to the named color Dim. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7C3C0?
- The RGB value is 199, 195, 192: 199 red, 195 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7C3C0?
- The complementary color is #C0C4C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7C3C0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.