#CFBAC9 color
The hex color #CFBAC9 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 72.9% green and 78.8% blue (207, 186, 201).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 18% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 3% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Tamed Beauty (#CFBCCF), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.52:1).
#CFBAC9 color codes
| HEX | #CFBAC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 186, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 72.9%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 18%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 10%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 3%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.64, 10.07, -4.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.64, 11.17, 334.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.832, 52.601, 62.564) | |
| Decimal | 13613769 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFBAC9, 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 #CFBAC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFBAC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.52:1 | 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 #CFBAC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babecaProtanopia
no red cones#bfc1c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2bbbfTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfbac9; }
.text { color: #cfbac9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfbac9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 186 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfbac9, #cfbabe); }Similar colors
#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#d8bfd8Thistle#debccdCreamy Berry#decadeDecadial Pink
Questions
- What color is #CFBAC9?
- #CFBAC9 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Tamed Beauty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFBAC9?
- The RGB value is 207, 186, 201: 207 red, 186 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFBAC9?
- The complementary color is #BACFC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFBAC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.52:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.