#CBCBC9 color
The hex color #CBCBC9 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 79.6% green and 78.8% blue (203, 203, 201).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 2% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Silverback (#CBCBCB), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.93:1).
#CBCBC9 color codes
| HEX | #CBCBC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 203, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 79.6%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 2%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 1%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.63, -0.36, 0.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.63, 1.06, 110.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.525, 59.625, 63.778) | |
| Decimal | 13355977 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBCBC9, 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 #CBCBC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCBC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | 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 #CBCBC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbc9Protanopia
no red cones#cbcbc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbcbcaTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcbc9; }
.text { color: #cbcbc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcbc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 203 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcbc9, #cacbc9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBCBC9?
- #CBCBC9 is a light gray, closest to the named color Silverback. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBCBC9?
- The RGB value is 203, 203, 201: 203 red, 203 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBCBC9?
- The complementary color is #C9C9CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCBC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.93:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.