#CFC9C9 color
The hex color #CFC9C9 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 78.8% green and 78.8% blue (207, 201, 201).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 6% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 3% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Silver-Tongued (#CDC7C7), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.85:1).
#CFC9C9 color codes
| HEX | #CFC9C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 201, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 78.8%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 6%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 3%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.43, 2.07, 0.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.43, 2.2, 19.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.16, 59.256, 63.673) | |
| Decimal | 13617609 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFC9C9, 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 #CFC9C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC9C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.85:1 | 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 #CFC9C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacac9Protanopia
no red cones#cbcbc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0c9c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc9c9; }
.text { color: #cfc9c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc9c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 201 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc9c9, #cfccc9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CFC9C9?
- #CFC9C9 is a light gray, closest to the named color Silver-Tongued. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFC9C9?
- The RGB value is 207, 201, 201: 207 red, 201 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFC9C9?
- The complementary color is #C9CFCF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC9C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.85:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.