#CBB2BB color
The hex color #CBB2BB is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 69.8% green and 73.3% blue (203, 178, 187).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 8% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.63:1).
#CBB2BB color codes
| HEX | #CBB2BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 178, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 69.8%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 8%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.9, 10.5, -1.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.9, 10.57, 353.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.518, 48.126, 53.685) | |
| Decimal | 13349563 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB2BB, 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 #CBB2BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB2BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | 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 #CBB2BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b6bbProtanopia
no red cones#bababaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cfb1b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb2bb; }
.text { color: #cbb2bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb2bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 178 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb2bb, #cbb5b2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBB2BB?
- #CBB2BB is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBB2BB?
- The RGB value is 203, 178, 187: 203 red, 178 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB2BB?
- The complementary color is #B2CBC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB2BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.63:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.