#CBC0CE color
The hex color #CBC0CE is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 75.3% green and 80.8% blue (203, 192, 206).
Its hue angle is 287°, with 13% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.97:1).
#CBC0CE color codes
| HEX | #CBC0CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 192, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 75.3%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(287, 13%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(287, 7%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.96, 6.39, -5.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.96, 8.51, 318.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.617, 54.852, 66.091) | |
| Decimal | 13353166 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBC0CE, 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 #CBC0CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC0CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.97:1 | 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 #CBC0CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfc3cfProtanopia
no red cones#c1c4cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbc1c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc0ce; }
.text { color: #cbc0ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc0ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 192 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc0ce, #cec0ca); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#c4bad2Fog Syringa#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#bdbaceBlue Haze#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cec3ddLavender Bliss
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBC0CE?
- #CBC0CE is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBC0CE?
- The RGB value is 203, 192, 206: 203 red, 192 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBC0CE?
- The complementary color is #C3CEC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC0CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.97:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.