#C7CDCB color
The hex color #C7CDCB is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 80.4% green and 79.6% blue (199, 205, 203).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 6% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.02:1).
#C7CDCB color codes
| HEX | #C7CDCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 205, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 80.4%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 6%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 3%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.9, -2.42, 0.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.9, 2.43, 173.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.162, 60.116, 65.133) | |
| Decimal | 13094347 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7CDCB, 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 #C7CDCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7CDCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | 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 #C7CDCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcccbProtanopia
no red cones#cbcbcbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6cdccTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7cdcb; }
.text { color: #c7cdcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7cdcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 205 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7cdcb, #c7cccd); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C7CDCB?
- #C7CDCB is a light gray, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7CDCB?
- The RGB value is 199, 205, 203: 199 red, 205 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7CDCB?
- The complementary color is #CDC7C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7CDCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.02:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.