Warm Ashes color: hex code #CFC9C7
Warm Ashes has the hex code #CFC9C7. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 78.8% green and 78% blue (207, 201, 199).
Its hue angle is 15°, with 8% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 4% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.83:1).
Warm Ashes (#CFC9C7) color codes
| HEX | #CFC9C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 201, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 78.8%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 8%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 4%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.38, 1.72, 1.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.38, 2.44, 45.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.926, 59.163, 62.442) | |
| Decimal | 13617607 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Warm Ashes, 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 #CFC9C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC9C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.83:1 | 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 #CFC9C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacac7Protanopia
no red cones#cccbc7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1c8c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc9c7; }
.text { color: #cfc9c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc9c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 201 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc9c7, #cfcdc7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
See #CFC9C7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CFC9C7?
- #CFC9C7 is a light gray known as Warm Ashes. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Warm Ashes?
- The RGB value is 207, 201, 199: 207 red, 201 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Warm Ashes?
- The complementary color is #C7CDCF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC9C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.83:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.