#CDD2CF color
The hex color #CDD2CF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 82.4% green and 81.2% blue (205, 210, 207).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 5% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.72:1).
#CDD2CF color codes
| HEX | #CDD2CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 210, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 82.4%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 5%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 2%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.75, -2.25, 0.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.75, 2.42, 158.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.484, 63.577, 68.157) | |
| Decimal | 13488847 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDD2CF, 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 #CDD2CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDD2CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.72:1 | 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 #CDD2CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d1cfProtanopia
no red cones#d1d0cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ccd2d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdd2cf; }
.text { color: #cdd2cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdd2cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 210 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdd2cf, #cdd2d2); }
Similar colors
#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#c8d0caInfusion#d6d7d2Fog#cbcdcdIron Fist#d6d6d1Modern Monument
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CDD2CF?
- #CDD2CF is a light gray, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDD2CF?
- The RGB value is 205, 210, 207: 205 red, 210 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDD2CF?
- The complementary color is #D2CDD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDD2CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.72:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.