Nimbus Cloud color: hex code #C8C8CC
Nimbus Cloud has the hex code #C8C8CC. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.4% red, 78.4% green and 80% blue (200, 200, 204).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 4% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.59:1).
Nimbus Cloud (#C8C8CC) color codes
| HEX | #C8C8CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 200, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.4%, 78.4%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 4%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 2%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.71, 0.74, -1.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.71, 2.12, 290.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.371, 57.947, 65.383) | |
| Decimal | 13158604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Nimbus Cloud, 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 #C8C8CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C8C8CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | 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 #C8C8CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c8ccProtanopia
no red cones#c7c8ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#c7c9c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c8c8cc; }
.text { color: #c8c8cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c8c8cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(200 200 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c8c8cc, #cac8cc); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #C8C8CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C8C8CC?
- #C8C8CC is a light gray known as Nimbus Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Nimbus Cloud?
- The RGB value is 200, 200, 204: 200 red, 200 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Nimbus Cloud?
- The complementary color is #CCCCC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C8C8CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.59:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.