#CBB2B9 color
The hex color #CBB2B9 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 69.8% green and 72.5% blue (203, 178, 185).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 9% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.61:1).
#CBB2B9 color codes
| HEX | #CBB2B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 178, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 69.8%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.85, 10.15, -0.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.85, 10.15, 358.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.305, 48.041, 52.565) | |
| Decimal | 13349561 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB2B9, 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 #CBB2B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB2B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.61:1 | 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 #CBB2B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b6b9Protanopia
no red cones#babab8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0b1b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb2b9; }
.text { color: #cbb2b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb2b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 178 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb2b9, #cbb7b2); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#b7a5adFoggy Plum#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dcc6d2Light Lilac#baaaaaGray Sheep
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBB2B9?
- #CBB2B9 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBB2B9?
- The RGB value is 203, 178, 185: 203 red, 178 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB2B9?
- The complementary color is #B2CBC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB2B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.61:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.