#CBBEB0 color
The hex color #CBBEB0 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 74.5% green and 69% blue (203, 190, 176).
Its hue angle is 31°, with 21% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 13% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Crumbling Statue (#CABFB4), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.53:1).
#CBBEB0 color codes
| HEX | #CBBEB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 190, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 74.5%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 21%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(31, 13%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.67, 2.21, 8.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.67, 8.99, 75.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.878, 52.659, 48.55) | |
| Decimal | 13352624 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBBEB0, 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 #CBBEB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBBEB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | 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 #CBBEB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3beafProtanopia
no red cones#c6c1b0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0bbbaTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbbeb0; }
.text { color: #cbbeb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbbeb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 190 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbbeb0, #cacbb0); }
Similar colors
#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#ccbca9Attic Linen#c2b8aeMoonbeam#d6c6b4Cafe Latte#c2b4a7Couch Potato
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CBBEB0?
- #CBBEB0 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Crumbling Statue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBBEB0?
- The RGB value is 203, 190, 176: 203 red, 190 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBBEB0?
- The complementary color is #B0BDCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBBEB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.53:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.