#CBCFC0 color
The hex color #CBCFC0 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 81.2% green and 75.3% blue (203, 207, 192).
Its hue angle is 76°, with 14% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Wishing Well (#D0D1C1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.23:1).
#CBCFC0 color codes
| HEX | #CBCFC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 207, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 81.2%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(76, 14%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(76, 7%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.45, -4.05, 6.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.45, 8.06, 120.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.454, 61.128, 58.684) | |
| Decimal | 13356992 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBCFC0, 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 #CBCFC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBCFC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.23:1 | 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 #CBCFC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cdbfProtanopia
no red cones#d1cdc1Deuteranopia
no green cones#cdcdcbTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbcfc0; }
.text { color: #cbcfc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbcfc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 207 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbcfc0, #c3cfc0); }
Similar colors
#d0d1c1Wishing Well#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#cbcab6Tropical Fog#d4d8ceLuna#c7cfc7Murmur#d2cfc1Lunar Landing#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#cac7b7Chrome White
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #CBCFC0?
- #CBCFC0 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Wishing Well. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBCFC0?
- The RGB value is 203, 207, 192: 203 red, 207 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBCFC0?
- The complementary color is #C4C0CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBCFC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.23:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.