#CFCDCF color
The hex color #CFCDCF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 80.4% green and 81.2% blue (207, 205, 207).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 2% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Rapunzel Silver (#D2D2D4), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.29:1).
#CFCDCF color codes
| HEX | #CFCDCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 205, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 80.4%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 2%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 1%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.61, 1.05, -0.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.61, 1.29, 324.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.824, 61.433, 67.778) | |
| Decimal | 13618639 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFCDCF, 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 #CFCDCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFCDCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.29:1 | 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 #CFCDCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcdcfProtanopia
no red cones#cdcecfDeuteranopia
no green cones#cfcdceTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfcdcf; }
.text { color: #cfcdcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfcdcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 205 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfcdcf, #cfcdce); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #CFCDCF?
- #CFCDCF is a light gray, closest to the named color Rapunzel Silver. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFCDCF?
- The RGB value is 207, 205, 207: 207 red, 205 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFCDCF?
- The complementary color is #CDCFCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFCDCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.29:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.