Silverback color: hex code #CBCBCB
Silverback has the hex code #CBCBCB. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 79.6% green and 79.6% blue (203, 203, 203).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.94:1).
Silverback (#CBCBCB) color codes
| HEX | #CBCBCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 203, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 79.6%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.69, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.69, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.762, 59.72, 65.025) | |
| Decimal | 13355979 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silverback, 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 #CBCBCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCBCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | 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 #CBCBCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbcbProtanopia
no red cones#cbcbcbDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbcbcbTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcbcb; }
.text { color: #cbcbcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcbcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 203 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcbcb, #cbcbcb); }Similar colors
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See #CBCBCB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBCBCB?
- #CBCBCB is a light gray known as Silverback. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silverback?
- The RGB value is 203, 203, 203: 203 red, 203 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silverback?
- The complementary color is #CBCBCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCBCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.94:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.