Dangerous Robot color: hex code #CBC5C6
Dangerous Robot has the hex code #CBC5C6. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 77.3% green and 77.6% blue (203, 197, 198).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 5% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.34:1).
Dangerous Robot (#CBC5C6) color codes
| HEX | #CBC5C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 197, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 77.3%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 5%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 3%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.01, 2.26, 0.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.01, 2.27, 6.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.786, 56.707, 61.474) | |
| Decimal | 13354438 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dangerous Robot, 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 #CBC5C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC5C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | 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 #CBC5C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6c6c6Protanopia
no red cones#c7c7c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ccc5c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc5c6; }
.text { color: #cbc5c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc5c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 197 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc5c6, #cbc7c5); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #CBC5C6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBC5C6?
- #CBC5C6 is a light gray known as Dangerous Robot. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dangerous Robot?
- The RGB value is 203, 197, 198: 203 red, 197 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dangerous Robot?
- The complementary color is #C5CBCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC5C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.34:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.