#CBD6C5 color
The hex color #CBD6C5 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 83.9% green and 77.3% blue (203, 214, 197).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 17% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.96:1).
#CBD6C5 color codes
| HEX | #CBD6C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 214, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 83.9%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 17%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 8%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 8%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.39, -6.8, 7.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.39, 9.84, 133.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.751, 64.821, 62.229) | |
| Decimal | 13358789 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD6C5, 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 #CBD6C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD6C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.96:1 | 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 #CBD6C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d3c4Protanopia
no red cones#d6d2c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbd4d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd6c5; }
.text { color: #cbd6c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd6c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 214 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd6c5, #c5d6c8); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d9dfcdGin#d1dac0Zen Garden#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#cadeceRuins of Civilization#dbe0d0Feta
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #CBD6C5?
- #CBD6C5 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD6C5?
- The RGB value is 203, 214, 197: 203 red, 214 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD6C5?
- The complementary color is #D0C5D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD6C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.96:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.