#C9CDCB color
The hex color #C9CDCB is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 80.4% green and 79.6% blue (201, 205, 203).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 4% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.08:1).
#C9CDCB color codes
| HEX | #C9CDCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 205, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 80.4%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 4%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 2%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.05, -1.74, 0.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.05, 1.81, 163.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.696, 60.392, 65.158) | |
| Decimal | 13225419 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C9CDCB, 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 #C9CDCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C9CDCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.08:1 | 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 #C9CDCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcccbProtanopia
no red cones#cccccbDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8cdccTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c9cdcb; }
.text { color: #c9cdcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c9cdcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 205 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9cdcb, #c9cdcd); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C9CDCB?
- #C9CDCB 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 #C9CDCB?
- The RGB value is 201, 205, 203: 201 red, 205 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C9CDCB?
- The complementary color is #CDC9CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C9CDCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.08:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.