#CBD6CE color
The hex color #CBD6CE is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 83.9% green and 80.8% blue (203, 214, 206).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 12% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Murmur (#C7CFC7), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.05:1).
#CBD6CE color codes
| HEX | #CBD6CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 214, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 83.9%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 12%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 5%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.61, -5.19, 2.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.61, 5.83, 152.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.814, 65.245, 67.823) | |
| Decimal | 13358798 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD6CE, 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 #CBD6CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD6CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.05:1 | 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 #CBD6CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d4ceProtanopia
no red cones#d4d3ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#cad6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd6ce; }
.text { color: #cbd6ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd6ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 214 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd6ce, #cbd6d4); }
Similar colors
#c7cfc7Murmur#c8d0caInfusion#d4d8ceLuna#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dde3d5Water Lily#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBD6CE?
- #CBD6CE is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Murmur. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD6CE?
- The RGB value is 203, 214, 206: 203 red, 214 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD6CE?
- The complementary color is #D6CBD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD6CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.05:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.