#CBCACA color
The hex color #CBCACA is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 79.2% green and 79.2% blue (203, 202, 202).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 1% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Silverback (#CBCBCB), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.84:1).
#CBCACA color codes
| HEX | #CBCACA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 202, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 79.2%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 1%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.4, 0.34, 0.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.4, 0.36, 19.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.408, 59.202, 64.321) | |
| Decimal | 13355722 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBCACA, 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 #CBCACA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCACA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | 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 #CBCACA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacacaProtanopia
no red cones#cacacaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbcacaTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcaca; }
.text { color: #cbcaca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcaca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 202 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcaca, #cbcbca); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBCACA?
- #CBCACA is a light gray, closest to the named color Silverback. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBCACA?
- The RGB value is 203, 202, 202: 203 red, 202 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBCACA?
- The complementary color is #CACBCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCACA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.84:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.