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Celeste

#CBCFC9

Celeste is a neutral light color with the hex code #CBCFC9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 203, 207, 201 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celeste color values

HEX
#CBCFC9
RGB
203, 207, 201
HSL
100°, 6%, 80%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celeste sits at 100° on the color wheel with 6% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Celeste is rendered as rgb(203, 207, 201), where the green channel leads at 207, with red and blue channels close behind. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Celeste translates to a CMYK breakdown of 2C 0M 3Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (3%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Celeste

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CBCFC9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 207, 201;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CBCFC9',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 19%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(203, 207, 201)
rgba(203, 207, 201, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CBCFC9?
#CBCFC9 is Celeste, a neutral light color with RGB values of 203, 207, 201. It has a hue of 100°, 6% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CBCFC9?
The RGB color code for #CBCFC9 is rgb(203, 207, 201). This means it contains 203 red, 207 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Celeste a warm or cool color?
Celeste (#CBCFC9) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBCFC9 in CSS?
You can use #CBCFC9 in CSS with: background-color: #CBCFC9; or color: #CBCFC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 207, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 3%, 19%.

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