#CEBECA color
The hex color #CEBECA is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 74.5% green and 79.2% blue (206, 190, 202).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 14% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 2% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.84:1).
#CEBECA color codes
| HEX | #CEBECA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 190, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 74.5%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 14%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 8%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.59, 7.76, -3.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.59, 8.72, 332.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.526, 54.214, 63.457) | |
| Decimal | 13549258 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEBECA, 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 #CEBECA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEBECA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.84:1 | 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 #CEBECA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec1cbProtanopia
no red cones#c1c3c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0bfc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cebeca; }
.text { color: #cebeca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cebeca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 190 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cebeca, #cebec2); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#decadeDecadial Pink#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CEBECA?
- #CEBECA is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEBECA?
- The RGB value is 206, 190, 202: 206 red, 190 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEBECA?
- The complementary color is #BECEC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEBECA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.84:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.