#CBC9CD color
The hex color #CBC9CD is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 78.8% green and 80.4% blue (203, 201, 205).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 4% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Nimbus Cloud (#C8C8CC), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.78:1).
#CBC9CD color codes
| HEX | #CBC9CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 201, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 78.8%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 4%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 2%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.22, 1.42, -1.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.22, 2.25, 309.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.533, 58.878, 66.132) | |
| Decimal | 13355469 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBC9CD, 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 #CBC9CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBC9CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.78:1 | 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 #CBC9CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8cacdProtanopia
no red cones#c9cacdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbc9caTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbc9cd; }
.text { color: #cbc9cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbc9cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 201 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbc9cd, #cdc9cd); }Similar colors
#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#c6c8cfHerring Silver#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#cbcbcbSilverback#c4c5c6Weathered Stone
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBC9CD?
- #CBC9CD is a light gray, closest to the named color Nimbus Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBC9CD?
- The RGB value is 203, 201, 205: 203 red, 201 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBC9CD?
- The complementary color is #CBCDC9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBC9CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.78:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.