#CBC6BD color
The hex color #CBC6BD is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 77.6% green and 74.1% blue (203, 198, 189).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 12% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 7% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Argento (#CECAC3), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.35:1).
#CBC6BD color codes
| HEX | #CBC6BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 198, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 77.6%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 12%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 7%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.04, 0.15, 5.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.04, 5.12, 88.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.007, 56.759, 56.245) | |
| Decimal | 13354685 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBC6BD, 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 #CBC6BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC6BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | 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 #CBC6BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c6bcProtanopia
no red cones#cac7bdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cec4c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc6bd; }
.text { color: #cbc6bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc6bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 198 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc6bd, #c9cbbd); }
Similar colors
#cecac3Argento#cbc9c0Quill Gray#cec9c3Misty Haze#c2c0baSilverplate#d2cfc4Silver Birch#d4d0c5Greybeard#c8c2beDim#c6c6c2Brume
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #CBC6BD?
- #CBC6BD is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Argento. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBC6BD?
- The RGB value is 203, 198, 189: 203 red, 198 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBC6BD?
- The complementary color is #BDC2CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC6BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.35:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.