#CBB7BA color
The hex color #CBB7BA is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 71.8% green and 72.9% blue (203, 183, 186).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 16% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 8% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.02:1).
#CBB7BA color codes
| HEX | #CBB7BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 183, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 71.8%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 16%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 10%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.14, 7.63, 1.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.14, 7.7, 8.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.424, 50.11, 53.461) | |
| Decimal | 13350842 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB7BA, 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 #CBB7BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB7BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.02:1 | 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 #CBB7BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bababaProtanopia
no red cones#bebdbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cfb6b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb7ba; }
.text { color: #cbb7ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb7ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 183 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb7ba, #cbbeb7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CBB7BA?
- #CBB7BA 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 #CBB7BA?
- The RGB value is 203, 183, 186: 203 red, 183 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB7BA?
- The complementary color is #B7CBC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB7BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.02:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.