Grayish Purple

The color #C3B3C3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 195, 179, 195 and HSL values of 300°, 12%, 73%.

Color Values for #C3B3C3

Below are the different color format representations for #C3B3C3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C3B3C3
RGB:
rgb(195,179,195)
HSL:
hsl(300,12%,73%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 0%, 24%)

Color Composition of #C3B3C3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C3B3C3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.5%
Green: 70.2%
Blue: 76.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C3B3C3

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C3B3C3

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C3B3C3

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C3B3C3

The complementary color for #C3B3C3 is #B2C2B2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C3B3C3

The analogous colors for #C3B3C3 are #BAB2C2 and #C2B2BA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C3B3C3

The triadic colors for #C3B3C3 are #C2C2B2 and #B2C2C2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C3B3C3

These are the darker variations of #C3B3C3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9C8F9C and #756B75. This progression shows how #C3B3C3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C3B3C3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CFC2CF and #DBD1DB. This progression shows how #C3B3C3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C3B3C3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C3B3C3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C3B3C3

Companies and brands that incorporate #C3B3C3 in their visual identity.

#C3B3C3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C3B3C3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C3B3C3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 195, 179, 195 and HSL values of 300°, 12%, 73%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C3B3C3 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.