#CBB8B6 color
The hex color #CBB8B6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 72.2% green and 71.4% blue (203, 184, 182).
Its hue angle is 6°, with 17% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 10% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.07:1).
#CBB8B6 color codes
| HEX | #CBB8B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 184, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 72.2%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(6, 17%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(6, 10%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 10%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.29, 6.41, 3.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.29, 7.29, 28.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.212, 50.356, 51.321) | |
| Decimal | 13351094 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBB8B6, 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 #CBB8B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBB8B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.07:1 | 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 #CBB8B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbbab6Protanopia
no red cones#c0bdb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0b6b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbb8b6; }
.text { color: #cbb8b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbb8b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 184 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbb8b6, #cbc3b6); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#cebbb3Mothy#c4b9b8Nebulous#cdb1abGarden Snail#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#baaaaaGray Sheep#baaea8Taupedo#c9c0bbWorn Silver
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CBB8B6?
- #CBB8B6 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 #CBB8B6?
- The RGB value is 203, 184, 182: 203 red, 184 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBB8B6?
- The complementary color is #B6C9CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBB8B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.07:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.