Misty Haze color: hex code #CEC9C3
Misty Haze has the hex code #CEC9C3. It is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 78.8% green and 76.5% blue (206, 201, 195).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 10% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 5% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.77:1).
Misty Haze (#CEC9C3) color codes
| HEX | #CEC9C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 201, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 78.8%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 10%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 5%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.2, 0.67, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.2, 3.67, 79.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.189, 58.836, 60.015) | |
| Decimal | 13552067 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Misty Haze, 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 #CEC9C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEC9C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.77:1 | 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 #CEC9C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc9c3Protanopia
no red cones#cccac3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0c8c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cec9c3; }
.text { color: #cec9c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cec9c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 201 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cec9c3, #cecec3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
See #CEC9C3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CEC9C3?
- #CEC9C3 is a light, grayish orange known as Misty Haze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Misty Haze?
- The RGB value is 206, 201, 195: 206 red, 201 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Misty Haze?
- The complementary color is #C3C8CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEC9C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.77:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.