#C8AEB7 color
The hex color #C8AEB7 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 68.2% green and 71.8% blue (200, 174, 183).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 19% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 8% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#C8AEB7 color codes
| HEX | #C8AEB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 174, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 68.2%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 19%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 13%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 8%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.53, 10.9, -1.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.53, 10.96, 354.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.502, 45.971, 51.162) | |
| Decimal | 13151927 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C8AEB7, 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 #C8AEB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8AEB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | 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 #C8AEB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0b2b7Protanopia
no red cones#b6b6b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdadb1Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8aeb7; }
.text { color: #c8aeb7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8aeb7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 174 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8aeb7, #c8b2ae); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#b7a5adFoggy Plum#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#c1acc3Monet Magic#debccdCreamy Berry#cfbccfTamed Beauty
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #C8AEB7?
- #C8AEB7 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C8AEB7?
- The RGB value is 200, 174, 183: 200 red, 174 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C8AEB7?
- The complementary color is #AEC8BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8AEB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.19:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.