#CFCFCF color
The hex color #CFCFCF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 81.2% green and 81.2% blue (207, 207, 207).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
This exact color is also called Silver Eagle.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.48:1).
#CFCFCF color codes
| HEX | #CFCFCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 207, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 81.2%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.12, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.12, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.306, 62.396, 67.939) | |
| Decimal | 13619151 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFCFCF, 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 #CFCFCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFCFCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.48:1 | 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 #CFCFCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcfcfProtanopia
no red cones#cfcfcfDeuteranopia
no green cones#cfcfcfTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfcfcf; }
.text { color: #cfcfcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 207 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfcfcf, #cfcfcf); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #CFCFCF?
- #CFCFCF is a light gray known as Silver Eagle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFCFCF?
- The RGB value is 207, 207, 207: 207 red, 207 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFCFCF?
- The complementary color is #CFCFCF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFCFCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.48:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.