#CBD8CA color
The hex color #CBD8CA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 84.7% green and 79.2% blue (203, 216, 202).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 15% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Misty Marsh (#D3E1D3), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.21:1).
#CBD8CA color codes
| HEX | #CBD8CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 216, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 84.7%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 15%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 6%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.03, -6.94, 5.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.03, 8.79, 142.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.843, 66.072, 65.466) | |
| Decimal | 13359306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD8CA, 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 #CBD8CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD8CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.21:1 | 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 #CBD8CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d5c9Protanopia
no red cones#d6d4cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#cad7d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd8ca; }
.text { color: #cbd8ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd8ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 216 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd8ca, #cad8d0); }
Similar colors
#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#ccddccFlip a Coin#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d9dfcdGin#c7cfc7Murmur#dbe0d0Feta
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBD8CA?
- #CBD8CA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Marsh. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD8CA?
- The RGB value is 203, 216, 202: 203 red, 216 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD8CA?
- The complementary color is #D7CAD8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD8CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.21:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.