#CBD9C6 color
The hex color #CBD9C6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.6% red, 85.1% green and 77.6% blue (203, 217, 198).
Its hue angle is 104°, with 20% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Flip a Coin (#CCDDCC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.28:1).
#CBD9C6 color codes
| HEX | #CBD9C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 217, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.6%, 85.1%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 20%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(104, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.2, -8.16, 7.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.2, 11.25, 136.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.633, 66.399, 63.09) | |
| Decimal | 13359558 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CBD9C6, 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 #CBD9C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD9C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | 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 #CBD9C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd6c5Protanopia
no red cones#d8d4c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#cbd7d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cbd9c6; }
.text { color: #cbd9c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cbd9c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(203 217 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cbd9c6, #c6d9cb); }
Similar colors
#ccddccFlip a Coin#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#cadeceRuins of Civilization#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d1dac0Zen Garden#cee1c8Endive#d7e7d0Peppermint#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CBD9C6?
- #CBD9C6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Flip a Coin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CBD9C6?
- The RGB value is 203, 217, 198: 203 red, 217 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CBD9C6?
- The complementary color is #D4C6D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CBD9C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.28:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.