Dust of the Moon color: hex code #CFC9DF
Dust of the Moon has the hex code #CFC9DF. It is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 78.8% green and 87.5% blue (207, 201, 223).
Its hue angle is 256°, with 26% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.07:1).
Dust of the Moon (#CFC9DF) color codes
| HEX | #CFC9DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 201, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 78.8%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(256, 26%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(256, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.04, 6.19, -10.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.04, 11.89, 301.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.936, 60.366, 78.292) | |
| Decimal | 13617631 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dust of the Moon, 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 #CFC9DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC9DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | 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 #CFC9DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5cce0Protanopia
no red cones#c6ccdeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ccccd0Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc9df; }
.text { color: #cfc9df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc9df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 201 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc9df, #dac9df); }Similar colors
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See #CFC9DF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CFC9DF?
- #CFC9DF is a very light, desaturated violet known as Dust of the Moon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dust of the Moon?
- The RGB value is 207, 201, 223: 207 red, 201 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dust of the Moon?
- The complementary color is #D9DFC9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC9DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.07:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.