#CBC1CE color
The hex color #CBC1CE is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 75.7% green and 80.8% blue (203, 193, 206).
Its hue angle is 286°, with 12% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.06:1).
#CBC1CE color codes
| HEX | #CBC1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 193, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 75.7%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(286, 12%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(286, 6%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 6%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.21, 5.86, -5.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.21, 7.86, 318.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.837, 55.293, 66.164) | |
| Decimal | 13353422 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBC1CE, 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 #CBC1CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC1CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | 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 #CBC1CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0c4cfProtanopia
no red cones#c2c4cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbc2c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc1ce; }
.text { color: #cbc1ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc1ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 193 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc1ce, #cec1cb); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d6d1dcIron Maiden#bdbaceBlue Haze#c4bad2Fog Syringa#dcc6d2Light Lilac
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CBC1CE?
- #CBC1CE 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 #CBC1CE?
- The RGB value is 203, 193, 206: 203 red, 193 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBC1CE?
- The complementary color is #C4CEC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC1CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.06:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.