Grayish Red

The color #C5B5AE is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 181, 174 and HSL values of 18°, 17%, 73%.

Color Values for #C5B5AE

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HEX:
#C5B5AE
RGB:
rgb(197,181,174)
HSL:
hsl(18,17%,73%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 23%)

Color Composition of #C5B5AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5B5AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 71%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C5B5AE

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 #C5B5AE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5B5AE

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

Complementary Colors for #C5B5AE

The complementary color for #C5B5AE is #AEBFC6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5B5AE

The analogous colors for #C5B5AE are #C6AEB3 and #C6C1AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5B5AE

The triadic colors for #C5B5AE are #AEC6B5 and #B5AEC6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5B5AE

These are the darker variations of #C5B5AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E918B and #766D68. This progression shows how #C5B5AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5B5AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1C4BE and #DCD3CE. This progression shows how #C5B5AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5B5AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5B5AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C5B5AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5B5AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5B5AE is a grayish red with RGB values of 197, 181, 174 and HSL values of 18°, 17%, 73%.

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