Grayish Red

The color #C4AEAE is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 174, 174 and HSL values of 0°, 16%, 73%.

Color Values for #C4AEAE

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HEX:
#C4AEAE
RGB:
rgb(196,174,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,16%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C4AEAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C4AEAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C4AEAE

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 #C4AEAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C4AEAE

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

Complementary Colors for #C4AEAE

The complementary color for #C4AEAE is #AFC5C5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C4AEAE

The analogous colors for #C4AEAE are #C5AFBA and #C5BAAF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C4AEAE

The triadic colors for #C4AEAE are #AFC5AF and #AFAFC5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C4AEAE

These are the darker variations of #C4AEAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D8B8B and #766868. This progression shows how #C4AEAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C4AEAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D0BEBE and #DCCECE. This progression shows how #C4AEAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C4AEAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C4AEAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C4AEAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #C4AEAE in their visual identity.

#C4AEAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C4AEAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C4AEAE is a grayish red with RGB values of 196, 174, 174 and HSL values of 0°, 16%, 73%.

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