#CBC1B9 color
The hex color #CBC1B9 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 75.7% green and 72.5% blue (203, 193, 185).
Its hue angle is 27°, with 15% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 9% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Crumbling Statue (#CABFB4), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.87:1).
#CBC1B9 color codes
| HEX | #CBC1B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 193, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 75.7%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 15%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(27, 9%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.66, 2.11, 5.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.66, 5.68, 68.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.455, 54.34, 53.615) | |
| Decimal | 13353401 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBC1B9, 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 #CBC1B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC1B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.87:1 | 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 #CBC1B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c1b9Protanopia
no red cones#c6c4b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfbfbfTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc1b9; }
.text { color: #cbc1b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc1b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 193 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc1b9, #cbcab9); }
Similar colors
#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#c9c0bbWorn Silver#cbc4c0In the Shadows#c8c2beDim#c2b8aeMoonbeam#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#cec9c3Misty Haze
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #CBC1B9?
- #CBC1B9 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 #CBC1B9?
- The RGB value is 203, 193, 185: 203 red, 193 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBC1B9?
- The complementary color is #B9C3CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC1B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.87:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.