#CBCACD color
The hex color #CBCACD is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 79.2% green and 80.4% blue (203, 202, 205).
Its hue angle is 260°, with 3% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Nimbus Cloud (#C8C8CC), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.87:1).
#CBCACD color codes
| HEX | #CBCACD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 202, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 79.2%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(260, 3%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(260, 1%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.48, 0.89, -1.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.48, 1.64, 303.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.767, 59.345, 66.21) | |
| Decimal | 13355725 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBCACD, 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 #CBCACD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCACD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.87:1 | 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 #CBCACD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacacdProtanopia
no red cones#cacacdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbcacbTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcacd; }
.text { color: #cbcacd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcacd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 202 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcacd, #cdcacd); }Similar colors
#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud#cbcbcbSilverback#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#cfcfcfSilver Eagle#c4c5c6Weathered Stone#c6c8cfHerring Silver#c4c4c4Explosive Gray
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBCACD?
- #CBCACD 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 #CBCACD?
- The RGB value is 203, 202, 205: 203 red, 202 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBCACD?
- The complementary color is #CCCDCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCACD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.87:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.