#CDAFB1 color
The hex color #CDAFB1 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 68.6% green and 69.4% blue (205, 175, 177).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 23% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 14% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.36:1).
#CDAFB1 color codes
| HEX | #CDAFB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 175, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 68.6%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 23%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 15%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 14%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.07, 11.15, 3.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.07, 11.55, 15.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.442, 46.815, 48.071) | |
| Decimal | 13479857 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDAFB1, 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 #CDAFB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDAFB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | 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 #CDAFB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b3b1Protanopia
no red cones#bab8b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4adb0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdafb1; }
.text { color: #cdafb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdafb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 175 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdafb1, #cdbcaf); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#cdb1abGarden Snail#c8a6a1Parfait#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#cab5b2Cold Turkey#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#e3bcbcSoft Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #CDAFB1?
- #CDAFB1 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDAFB1?
- The RGB value is 205, 175, 177: 205 red, 175 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDAFB1?
- The complementary color is #AFCDCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDAFB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.36:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.