#CBCBCA Hex Color
A clean, neutral grey for minimal interfaces
This pale, neutral grey offers a clean, architectural look for minimal interfaces. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio against black text, #cbcbca works well for backgrounds and UI elements where readability is priority. Use it as a supporting tone to ground brighter colors, as it can appear washed out if overused as a primary shade. The hex code is #cbcbca.
Questions about #cbcbca
What is #cbcbca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbcbca is rgb(203, 203, 202), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
How should #cbcbca be used in interface design?
Use #cbcbca as a soft background or structural divider to keep interfaces feeling airy and readable. Because it is a light neutral, it works best when paired with high-contrast elements like charcoal or deep typography to ensure visual hierarchy and clarity.
Is #cbcbca considered a warm or cool grey?
This shade sits right in the middle, functioning as a true neutral without strong blue or yellow undertones. Its balanced composition makes it a versatile choice for designers who need a stable base that will not clash with other accent colors.
Is #cbcbca readable on white or black?
#cbcbca has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.