#CFBBBE color
The hex color #CFBBBE is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 73.3% green and 74.5% blue (207, 187, 190).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 17% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 8% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.5:1).
#CFBBBE color codes
| HEX | #CFBBBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 187, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 73.3%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 17%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 10%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.59, 7.59, 1.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.59, 7.67, 8.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.796, 52.525, 56.062) | |
| Decimal | 13614014 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFBBBE, 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 #CFBBBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFBBBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.5:1 | 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 #CFBBBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebebeProtanopia
no red cones#c2c1beDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3babcTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfbbbe; }
.text { color: #cfbbbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfbbbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 187 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfbbbe, #cfc2bb); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#c4b9b8Nebulous#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CFBBBE?
- #CFBBBE is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFBBBE?
- The RGB value is 207, 187, 190: 207 red, 187 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFBBBE?
- The complementary color is #BBCFCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFBBBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.5:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.