#CBD0C2 Hex Color
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Sun-bleached eucalyptus leaves come close to this pale lime. The hex code #cbd0c2 sits at high lightness with very low saturation, giving it an ashy, faded green character. It works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts or nature-themed branding, paired with deep olive or charcoal. Pure white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on it, with contrast around 13.3:1.
Questions about #cbd0c2
What is #cbd0c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbd0c2 is rgb(203, 208, 194), in HSL hsl(81, 13%, 79%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 7%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cbd0c2?
Deep olive, charcoal, and muted terracotta all sit well against #cbd0c2. Its gray-green undertone flatters earthy midtones and avoids the washed-out look that plain white backgrounds create next to it.
Is #cbd0c2 readable on white or black?
#cbd0c2 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.