#C5B8CC

Color Details

HEX
#C5B8CC
RGB
rgb(197, 184, 204)
HSL
hsl(279, 16%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.10:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5b8cc
Contrast 11.10:1 AAA
White on #c5b8cc
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#c5b8cc on Black
Contrast 11.10:1 AAA
#c5b8cc on White
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1c6d6
#dcd4e0
#e8e3eb
#9e93a3
#766e7a
#4f4a52

Complement & Analogous

#bfccb8
#cfb4cb
#b8b4cf

Triadic

#ccc5b8
#b8ccc5

Monochrome

#4f4a52 #766e7a #c5b8cc #dcd4e0 #e8e3eb #f3f1f5

Analogous

#b8b4cf #cdcbdd #c5b8cc #d9c3d5 #cfb4cb #a690a2

Complementary Mix

#766e7a #c5b8cc #dcd4e0 #bfccb8 #d5ded1 #7c8578

Nearby Colors

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About #C5B8CC

#C5B8CC converts to RGB(197, 184, 204) and HSL(279, 16%, 76%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C5B8CC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5B8CC?
RGB: 197, 184, 204. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 184, 204)
Is #C5B8CC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5B8CC?
Complement: #bfccb8.
Does #C5B8CC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.10:1 (AAA (normal text)).