#CBB3B3 color
The hex color #CBB3B3 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 70.2% green and 70.2% blue (203, 179, 179).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 19% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 12% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.64:1).
#CBB3B3 color codes
| HEX | #CBB3B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 179, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 70.2%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.95, 8.59, 3.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.95, 9.16, 20.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.885, 48.192, 49.366) | |
| Decimal | 13349811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB3B3, 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 #CBB3B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB3B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.64:1 | 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 #CBB3B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b6b3Protanopia
no red cones#bcbab3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1b1b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb3b3; }
.text { color: #cbb3b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb3b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 179 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb3b3, #cbbfb3); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c8a6a1Parfait#cebbb3Mothy#c4b9b8Nebulous#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CBB3B3?
- #CBB3B3 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBB3B3?
- The RGB value is 203, 179, 179: 203 red, 179 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB3B3?
- The complementary color is #B3CBCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB3B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.64:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.