#CBB3B9 color
The hex color #CBB3B9 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 70.2% green and 72.5% blue (203, 179, 185).
Its hue angle is 345°, 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 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.69:1).
#CBB3B9 color codes
| HEX | #CBB3B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 179, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 70.2%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 19%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 12%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.1, 9.61, 0.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.1, 9.61, 0.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.505, 48.44, 52.632) | |
| Decimal | 13349817 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB3B9, 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 #CBB3B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB3B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.69:1 | 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 #CBB3B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b7b9Protanopia
no red cones#bbbab9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0b2b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb3b9; }
.text { color: #cbb3b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb3b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 179 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb3b9, #cbb9b3); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#cab5b2Cold Turkey#d6b3c0Mauvelous#b7a5adFoggy Plum#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#baaaaaGray Sheep#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dcc6d2Light Lilac
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBB3B9?
- #CBB3B9 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBB3B9?
- The RGB value is 203, 179, 185: 203 red, 179 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB3B9?
- The complementary color is #B3CBC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB3B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.