Whisper of Smoke color: hex code #CBCECF
Whisper of Smoke has the hex code #CBCECF. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 80.8% green and 81.2% blue (203, 206, 207).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 4% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.27:1).
Whisper of Smoke (#CBCECF) color codes
| HEX | #CBCECF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 206, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 80.8%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 4%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 2%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.56, -0.84, -0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.56, 1.2, 225.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.96, 61.344, 67.806) | |
| Decimal | 13356751 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Whisper of Smoke, 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 #CBCECF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCECF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | 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 #CBCECF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcecfProtanopia
no red cones#cdcdcfDeuteranopia
no green cones#caceceTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcecf; }
.text { color: #cbcecf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcecf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 206 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcecf, #cbcccf); }Similar colors
#cbcdcdIron Fist#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#cfcfcfSilver Eagle#cbcbcbSilverback#d3d3d3Light Gray#d3d3d3Pinball#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver
See #CBCECF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CBCECF?
- #CBCECF is a light gray known as Whisper of Smoke. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Whisper of Smoke?
- The RGB value is 203, 206, 207: 203 red, 206 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Whisper of Smoke?
- The complementary color is #CFCCCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCECF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.27:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.