Passive Color – #cbccc9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Passive color hex code is #cbccc9, and it is composed of 80% red, 80% green and 79% blue.
Passive is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Passive color (#cbccc9) against dark backgrounds.

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Passive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Passive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cbccc9 |
| RGB | rgb(203,204,201) |
| HSL | hsl(80,2.9%,79.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 1, 20 |
| HSV | 80, 1, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 80, 79 |
| XYZ | 56.8, 60.1, 63.9 |
| LAB | 81.9, -0.8, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.61 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
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