#C4CBBA color
The hex color #C4CBBA is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 79.6% green and 72.9% blue (196, 203, 186).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 14% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Wishing Well (#D0D1C1), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.6:1).
#C4CBBA color codes
| HEX | #C4CBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 203, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 79.6%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 14%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 8%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.73, -5.46, 7.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.73, 9.4, 125.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.982, 57.993, 54.847) | |
| Decimal | 12897210 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4CBBA, 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 #C4CBBA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4CBBA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | 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 #C4CBBA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc9b9Protanopia
no red cones#ccc8bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c5c9c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4cbba; }
.text { color: #c4cbba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4cbba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 203 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4cbba, #bccbba); }
Similar colors
#d0d1c1Wishing Well#cbcab6Tropical Fog#bccab3Bok Choy#b5c0b3Irish Moor#c7cfc7Murmur#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#d5d7bfMedlar#cfcfc4Pastel Gray
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4CBBA?
- #C4CBBA is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Wishing Well. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4CBBA?
- The RGB value is 196, 203, 186: 196 red, 203 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4CBBA?
- The complementary color is #C1BACB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4CBBA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.6:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.