#C4CFCF color
The hex color #C4CFCF is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 81.2% green and 81.2% blue (196, 207, 207).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 10% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.17:1).
#C4CFCF color codes
| HEX | #C4CFCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 207, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 81.2%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 10%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 5%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.31, -3.73, -1.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.31, 3.94, 199.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.338, 60.866, 67.8) | |
| Decimal | 12898255 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C4CFCF, 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 #C4CFCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4CFCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | 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 #C4CFCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcecfProtanopia
no red cones#cbcccfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c1d0cfTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4cfcf; }
.text { color: #c4cfcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4cfcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 207 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4cfcf, #c4cacf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C4CFCF?
- #C4CFCF is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C4CFCF?
- The RGB value is 196, 207, 207: 196 red, 207 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C4CFCF?
- The complementary color is #CFC4C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4CFCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.17:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.