#C2B3B0 Hex Color
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Like weathered brick dust, this ashy red sits one step from gray. #c2b3b0 trades fire for softness, so it works best as a supporting tone under bolder accents such as deep teal or charcoal. Large fields can turn muddy, but its lightness gives black text a 10.4:1 contrast, well past AA. The hex code #c2b3b0 suits muted, warm palettes.
Questions about #c2b3b0
What is #c2b3b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2b3b0 is rgb(194, 179, 176), in HSL hsl(10, 13%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2b3b0?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the hidden warmth in #c2b3b0, while cream keeps the palette soft. Skip bright whites, which tend to wash it out.
Is #c2b3b0 readable on white or black?
#c2b3b0 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.