#CBB7BD color
The hex color #CBB7BD is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 71.8% green and 74.1% blue (203, 183, 189).
Its hue angle is 342°, with 16% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 7% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.05:1).
#CBB7BD color codes
| HEX | #CBB7BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 183, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 71.8%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 16%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(342, 10%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 7%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.22, 8.15, -0.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.22, 8.16, 356.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.746, 50.238, 55.158) | |
| Decimal | 13350845 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB7BD, 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 #CBB7BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB7BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | 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 #CBB7BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9babdProtanopia
no red cones#bdbdbdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cfb6b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb7bd; }
.text { color: #cbb7bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb7bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 183 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb7bd, #cbbbb7); }Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dcc6d2Light Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#baaaaaGray Sheep#b7a5adFoggy Plum
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBB7BD?
- #CBB7BD is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBB7BD?
- The RGB value is 203, 183, 189: 203 red, 183 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB7BD?
- The complementary color is #B7CBC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB7BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.05:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.