Foggy Plateau color: hex code #CFCBE5
Foggy Plateau has the hex code #CFCBE5. It is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 79.6% green and 89.8% blue (207, 203, 229).
Its hue angle is 249°, with 33% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.33:1).
Foggy Plateau (#CFCBE5) color codes
| HEX | #CFCBE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 203, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 79.6%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(249, 33%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(249, 11%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 11%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.72, 6.31, -12.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.72, 13.86, 297.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.228, 61.634, 82.784) | |
| Decimal | 13618149 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Foggy Plateau, 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 #CFCBE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFCBE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.33:1 | 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 #CFCBE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6cee6Protanopia
no red cones#c6cde4Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbcfd3Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfcbe5; }
.text { color: #cfcbe5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfcbe5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 203 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfcbe5, #dccbe5); }Similar colors
#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#cbc3e3Light Purple#cec3ddLavender Bliss#cac0e1Digital Lavender#d5c7e8Foggy Love#c4bad2Fog Syringa#c6bbdbNew Love#bdbaceBlue Haze
See #CFCBE5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CFCBE5?
- #CFCBE5 is a very light, desaturated blue known as Foggy Plateau. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Foggy Plateau?
- The RGB value is 207, 203, 229: 207 red, 203 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Foggy Plateau?
- The complementary color is #E1E5CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFCBE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.33:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.