Ruins of Civilization color: hex code #CADECE
Ruins of Civilization has the hex code #CADECE. It is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 87.1% green and 80.8% blue (202, 222, 206).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 23% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.85:1).
Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE) color codes
| HEX | #CADECE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 222, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 87.1%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 23%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 9%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 7%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.63, -9.63, 5.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.63, 11.13, 149.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.617, 69.255, 68.502) | |
| Decimal | 13295310 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ruins of Civilization, 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 #CADECE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CADECE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | 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 #CADECE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacdProtanopia
no red cones#dbd8cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8ddd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cadece; }
.text { color: #cadece; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cadece; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 222 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cadece, #caded8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #CADECE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CADECE?
- #CADECE is a very light, grayish green known as Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ruins of Civilization?
- The RGB value is 202, 222, 206: 202 red, 222 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ruins of Civilization?
- The complementary color is #DECADA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CADECE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.85:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.