Columbo’s Coat color: hex code #D0CBCE
Columbo’s Coat has the hex code #D0CBCE. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 79.6% green and 80.8% blue (208, 203, 206).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 5% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.12:1).
Columbo’s Coat (#D0CBCE) color codes
| HEX | #D0CBCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 203, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 79.6%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 5%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 2%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.15, 2.26, -0.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.15, 2.43, 338.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.507, 60.578, 66.991) | |
| Decimal | 13683662 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Columbo’s Coat, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D0CBCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0CBCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D0CBCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbccceProtanopia
no red cones#cccdceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1cbccTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0cbce; }
.text { color: #d0cbce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0cbce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 203 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0cbce, #d0cbcc); }Similar colors
#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#d5d2d1Day on Mercury#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#dbd8daUrban Snowfall
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
See #D0CBCE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D0CBCE?
- #D0CBCE is a light gray known as Columbo’s Coat. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Columbo’s Coat?
- The RGB value is 208, 203, 206: 208 red, 203 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Columbo’s Coat?
- The complementary color is #CBD0CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0CBCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.12:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.