#CEB9C5 color
The hex color #CEB9C5 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 72.5% green and 77.3% blue (206, 185, 197).
Its hue angle is 326°, with 18% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 4% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Tamed Beauty (#CFBCCF), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.37:1).
#CEB9C5 color codes
| HEX | #CEB9C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 185, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 72.5%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(326, 18%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(326, 10%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.19, 9.54, -3.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.19, 10.1, 340.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.879, 51.852, 60.035) | |
| Decimal | 13547973 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEB9C5, 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 #CEB9C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEB9C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.37:1 | 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 #CEB9C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babdc6Protanopia
no red cones#bec0c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1b9bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ceb9c5; }
.text { color: #ceb9c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ceb9c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 185 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ceb9c5, #ceb9bb); }
Similar colors
#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#debccdCreamy Berry
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CEB9C5?
- #CEB9C5 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Tamed Beauty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEB9C5?
- The RGB value is 206, 185, 197: 206 red, 185 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEB9C5?
- The complementary color is #B9CEC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEB9C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.37:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.