#CFB9CF color
The hex color #CFB9CF is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 72.5% green and 81.2% blue (207, 185, 207).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 19% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Tamed Beauty (#CFBCCF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.49:1).
#CFB9CF color codes
| HEX | #CFB9CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 185, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 72.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 19%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 11%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.56, 11.71, -8.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.56, 14.29, 325.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.342, 52.469, 66.284) | |
| Decimal | 13613519 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFB9CF, 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 #CFB9CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFB9CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.49:1 | 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 #CFB9CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8bed0Protanopia
no red cones#bcc1ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1bbc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfb9cf; }
.text { color: #cfb9cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfb9cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 185 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfb9cf, #cfb9c4); }Similar colors
#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d8bfd8Thistle#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d1c0dcGirl Crush#c1acc3Monet Magic#decadeDecadial Pink#c4bad2Fog Syringa#debccdCreamy Berry
Questions
- What color is #CFB9CF?
- #CFB9CF is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Tamed Beauty. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFB9CF?
- The RGB value is 207, 185, 207: 207 red, 185 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFB9CF?
- The complementary color is #B9CFB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFB9CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.49:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.