#C7C8B0 color
The hex color #C7C8B0 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 78.4% green and 69% blue (199, 200, 176).
Its hue angle is 62°, with 18% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Fog (#CBCAB6), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.32:1).
#C7C8B0 color codes
| HEX | #C7C8B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 200, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 78.4%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(62, 18%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(62, 12%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.95, -4.51, 11.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.95, 12.73, 110.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.043, 56.586, 49.246) | |
| Decimal | 13093040 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7C8B0, 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 #C7C8B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7C8B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | 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 #C7C8B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccc6afProtanopia
no red cones#cdc7b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbc5c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7c8b0; }
.text { color: #c7c8b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7c8b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 200 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7c8b0, #bbc8b0); }
Similar colors
#cbcab6Tropical Fog#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#d5d7bfMedlar#cac7b7Chrome White#d0d1c1Wishing Well#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#d3cfabCrystal Palace#bebaa7Ash
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #C7C8B0?
- #C7C8B0 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Tropical Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7C8B0?
- The RGB value is 199, 200, 176: 199 red, 200 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7C8B0?
- The complementary color is #B1B0C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7C8B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.32:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.