#CBD1CF color
The hex color #CBD1CF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 82% green and 81.2% blue (203, 209, 207).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 6% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.56:1).
#CBD1CF color codes
| HEX | #CBD1CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 209, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 82%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 6%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 3%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.34, -2.41, 0.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.34, 2.43, 173.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.689, 62.802, 68.049) | |
| Decimal | 13357519 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD1CF, 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 #CBD1CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD1CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.56:1 | 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 #CBD1CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d0cfProtanopia
no red cones#cfcfcfDeuteranopia
no green cones#cad1d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd1cf; }
.text { color: #cbd1cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd1cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 209 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd1cf, #cbd0d1); }Similar colors
#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#c8d0caInfusion#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#cbcdcdIron Fist#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#d7d9d5Quiet Dew
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBD1CF?
- #CBD1CF is a light gray, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD1CF?
- The RGB value is 203, 209, 207: 203 red, 209 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD1CF?
- The complementary color is #D1CBCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD1CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.56:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.