#CFADB3 color
The hex color #CFADB3 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 67.8% green and 70.2% blue (207, 173, 179).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 26% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 14% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.28:1).
#CFADB3 color codes
| HEX | #CFADB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 173, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 67.8%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 26%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 16%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 14%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.81, 13.29, 1.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.81, 13.38, 6.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.812, 46.409, 49.026) | |
| Decimal | 13610419 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFADB3, 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 #CFADB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFADB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.28:1 | 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 #CFADB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b2b3Protanopia
no red cones#b9b8b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6abafTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfadb3; }
.text { color: #cfadb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfadb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 173 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfadb3, #cfb8ad); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#e3bcbcSoft Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #CFADB3?
- #CFADB3 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFADB3?
- The RGB value is 207, 173, 179: 207 red, 173 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFADB3?
- The complementary color is #ADCFC9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFADB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.28:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.