Silver-Tongued color: hex code #CDC7C7
Silver-Tongued has the hex code #CDC7C7. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 78% green and 78% blue (205, 199, 199).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 6% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 3% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.59:1).
Silver-Tongued (#CDC7C7) color codes
| HEX | #CDC7C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 199, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 78%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 6%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 3%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.71, 2.08, 0.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.71, 2.21, 19.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.908, 57.95, 62.262) | |
| Decimal | 13486023 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silver-Tongued, 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 #CDC7C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDC7C7 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 #CDC7C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c8c7Protanopia
no red cones#c9c9c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#cec7c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdc7c7; }
.text { color: #cdc7c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdc7c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 199 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdc7c7, #cdcac7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #CDC7C7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CDC7C7?
- #CDC7C7 is a light gray known as Silver-Tongued. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silver-Tongued?
- The RGB value is 205, 199, 199: 205 red, 199 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silver-Tongued?
- The complementary color is #C7CDCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDC7C7?
- 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.