#C9CDCE color
The hex color #C9CDCE is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 80.4% green and 80.8% blue (201, 205, 206).
Its hue angle is 192°, with 5% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Whisper of Smoke (#CBCECF), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.11:1).
#C9CDCE color codes
| HEX | #C9CDCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 205, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 80.4%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 5%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(192, 2%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.13, -1.18, -0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.13, 1.53, 219.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.057, 60.536, 67.059) | |
| Decimal | 13225422 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C9CDCE, 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 #C9CDCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C9CDCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.11:1 | 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 #C9CDCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccdceProtanopia
no red cones#cbccceDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8cdcdTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c9cdce; }
.text { color: #c9cdce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c9cdce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 205 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9cdce, #c9cbce); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C9CDCE?
- #C9CDCE is a light gray, closest to the named color Whisper of Smoke. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C9CDCE?
- The RGB value is 201, 205, 206: 201 red, 205 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C9CDCE?
- The complementary color is #CECAC9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C9CDCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.11:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.