#C9CFCE color
The hex color #C9CFCE is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 81.2% green and 80.8% blue (201, 207, 206).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 6% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.3:1).
#C9CFCE color codes
| HEX | #C9CFCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 207, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 81.2%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 6%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 3%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.65, -2.23, -0.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.65, 2.24, 185.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.539, 61.499, 67.22) | |
| Decimal | 13225934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C9CFCE, 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 #C9CFCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C9CFCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.3:1 | 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 #C9CFCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cececeProtanopia
no red cones#cdcdceDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8cfcfTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c9cfce; }
.text { color: #c9cfce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c9cfce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 207 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9cfce, #c9cdcf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C9CFCE?
- #C9CFCE 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 #C9CFCE?
- The RGB value is 201, 207, 206: 201 red, 207 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C9CFCE?
- The complementary color is #CFC9CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C9CFCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.3:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.