#CBD7ED color
The hex color #CBD7ED is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 84.3% green and 92.9% blue (203, 215, 237).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 49% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Puffy Cloud (#D2DEF2), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.48:1).
#CBD7ED color codes
| HEX | #CBD7ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 215, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 84.3%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 49%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 14%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.71, 0.32, -12.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.71, 12.15, 271.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.212, 67.411, 89.733) | |
| Decimal | 13359085 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD7ED, 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 #CBD7ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD7ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.48:1 | 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 #CBD7ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d8eeProtanopia
no red cones#cdd5ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#c3dbdeTritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd7ed; }
.text { color: #cbd7ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd7ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 215 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd7ed, #d0cbed); }
Similar colors
#d2def2Puffy Cloud#c8daf5Fly a Kite#c0d0e6Misty Mountains#ced5e4Après-Ski#bdcfeaMaritime#c2d6ecPolar Opposite#d4e0efCold Shoulder#c9d1efFrozen Periwinkle
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #CBD7ED?
- #CBD7ED is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Puffy Cloud. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD7ED?
- The RGB value is 203, 215, 237: 203 red, 215 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD7ED?
- The complementary color is #EDE1CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD7ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.48:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.