Ephemeral Blue color: hex code #CBD4DF
Ephemeral Blue has the hex code #CBD4DF. It is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 83.1% green and 87.5% blue (203, 212, 223).
Its hue angle is 213°, with 24% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.02:1).
Ephemeral Blue (#CBD4DF) color codes
| HEX | #CBD4DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 212, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 83.1%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(213, 24%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(213, 9%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.54, -0.93, -6.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.54, 6.53, 261.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.489, 65.111, 79.126) | |
| Decimal | 13358303 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ephemeral Blue, 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 #CBD4DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD4DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | 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 #CBD4DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d4e0Protanopia
no red cones#ced2dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6d6d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd4df; }
.text { color: #cbd4df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd4df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 212 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd4df, #cccbdf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
See #CBD4DF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBD4DF?
- #CBD4DF is a very light, grayish azure known as Ephemeral Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ephemeral Blue?
- The RGB value is 203, 212, 223: 203 red, 212 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ephemeral Blue?
- The complementary color is #DFD6CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD4DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.02:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.