#CBA6B0 color
The hex color #CBA6B0 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 65.1% green and 69% blue (203, 166, 176).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 26% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 13% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.62:1).
#CBA6B0 color codes
| HEX | #CBA6B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 166, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 65.1%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 26%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 18%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 13%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.63, 15.15, -0.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.63, 15.15, 359.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.101, 43.105, 46.958) | |
| Decimal | 13346480 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBA6B0, 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 #CBA6B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBA6B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.62:1 | 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 #CBA6B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaacb0Protanopia
no red cones#b3b2afDeuteranopia
no green cones#d2a4a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cba6b0; }
.text { color: #cba6b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cba6b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 166 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cba6b0, #cbafa6); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d5a1a9Young at Heart#c19fb3Lily#dfb1b6Sakura#bb99aaClassy Mauve#deb4c5Mental Floss#e2b5bdHeart’s Content
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #CBA6B0?
- #CBA6B0 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBA6B0?
- The RGB value is 203, 166, 176: 203 red, 166 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBA6B0?
- The complementary color is #A6CBC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBA6B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.62:1 and white text 2.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.