#CFC3CC color
The hex color #CFC3CC is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 76.5% green and 80% blue (207, 195, 204).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 11% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 1% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.33:1).
#CFC3CC color codes
| HEX | #CFC3CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 195, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 76.5%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 11%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 6%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 1%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.99, 5.8, -2.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.99, 6.52, 332.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.145, 56.656, 65.093) | |
| Decimal | 13616076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFC3CC, 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 #CFC3CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC3CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.33:1 | 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 #CFC3CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c5ccProtanopia
no red cones#c5c7ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0c3c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc3cc; }
.text { color: #cfc3cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc3cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 195 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc3cc, #cfc3c6); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#d6d1dcIron Maiden#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#e1d2d5Secret Blush#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CFC3CC?
- #CFC3CC 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 #CFC3CC?
- The RGB value is 207, 195, 204: 207 red, 195 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFC3CC?
- The complementary color is #C3CFC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC3CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.33:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.