Quill Gray color: hex code #CBC9C0
Quill Gray has the hex code #CBC9C0. It is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 78.8% green and 75.3% blue (203, 201, 192).
Its hue angle is 49°, with 10% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 5% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.66:1).
Quill Gray (#CBC9C0) color codes
| HEX | #CBC9C0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 201, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 78.8%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 10%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(49, 5%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.89, -0.91, 4.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.89, 4.82, 100.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.028, 58.276, 58.208) | |
| Decimal | 13355456 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Quill Gray, 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 #CBC9C0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC9C0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.66:1 | 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 #CBC9C0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc8c0Protanopia
no red cones#ccc9c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdc8c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc9c0; }
.text { color: #cbc9c0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc9c0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 201 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc9c0, #c7cbc0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #CBC9C0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBC9C0?
- #CBC9C0 is a light, grayish yellow known as Quill Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Quill Gray?
- The RGB value is 203, 201, 192: 203 red, 201 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Quill Gray?
- The complementary color is #C0C2CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC9C0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.66:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.