#CFC0CB color
The hex color #CFC0CB is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 75.3% green and 79.6% blue (207, 192, 203).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 14% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 2% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.06:1).
#CFC0CB color codes
| HEX | #CFC0CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 192, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 75.3%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 14%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 7%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.2, 7.22, -3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.2, 8.07, 333.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.36, 55.277, 64.241) | |
| Decimal | 13615307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFC0CB, 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 #CFC0CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC0CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | 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 #CFC0CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0c3cbProtanopia
no red cones#c3c5caDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1c0c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc0cb; }
.text { color: #cfc0cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc0cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 192 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc0cb, #cfc0c3); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cfbccfTamed Beauty#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CFC0CB?
- #CFC0CB 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 #CFC0CB?
- The RGB value is 207, 192, 203: 207 red, 192 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFC0CB?
- The complementary color is #C0CFC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC0CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.06:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.