#CFC3CF color
The hex color #CFC3CF is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 76.5% green and 81.2% blue (207, 195, 207).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 11% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.36:1).
#CFC3CF color codes
| HEX | #CFC3CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 195, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 76.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 11%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 6%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.07, 6.35, -4.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.07, 7.77, 324.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.508, 56.801, 67.006) | |
| Decimal | 13616079 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFC3CF, 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 #CFC3CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC3CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | 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 #CFC3CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c6d0Protanopia
no red cones#c5c7cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0c4c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc3cf; }
.text { color: #cfc3cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc3cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 195 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc3cf, #cfc3c9); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d6d1dcIron Maiden#dec6d3Matt Lilac#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#decadeDecadial Pink
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CFC3CF?
- #CFC3CF 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 #CFC3CF?
- The RGB value is 207, 195, 207: 207 red, 195 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFC3CF?
- The complementary color is #C3CFC3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC3CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.