#CDBABA color
The hex color #CDBABA is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 72.9% green and 72.9% blue (205, 186, 186).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 16% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.33:1).
#CDBABA color codes
| HEX | #CDBABA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 186, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 72.9%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 16%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 9%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.07, 6.73, 2.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.07, 7.16, 19.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.598, 51.643, 53.695) | |
| Decimal | 13482682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDBABA, 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 #CDBABA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDBABA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.33:1 | 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 #CDBABA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdbcbaProtanopia
no red cones#c1c0baDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1b8baTritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdbaba; }
.text { color: #cdbaba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdbaba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 186 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdbaba, #cdc3ba); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#c4b9b8Nebulous#cebbb3Mothy#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#e2c9cePerfume Cloud
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CDBABA?
- #CDBABA is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDBABA?
- The RGB value is 205, 186, 186: 205 red, 186 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDBABA?
- The complementary color is #BACDCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDBABA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.33:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.