#CAB0B5 color
The hex color #CAB0B5 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 69% green and 71% blue (202, 176, 181).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 20% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 10% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.39:1).
#CAB0B5 color codes
| HEX | #CAB0B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 176, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 69%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 20%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 13%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 10%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.15, 10.19, 0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.15, 10.23, 5.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.222, 46.944, 50.228) | |
| Decimal | 13283509 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAB0B5, 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 #CAB0B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAB0B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | 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 #CAB0B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3b4b5Protanopia
no red cones#b9b8b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#cfafb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cab0b5; }
.text { color: #cab0b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cab0b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 176 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cab0b5, #cab8b0); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#cab5b2Cold Turkey#d6b3c0Mauvelous#b7a5adFoggy Plum#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #CAB0B5?
- #CAB0B5 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAB0B5?
- The RGB value is 202, 176, 181: 202 red, 176 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAB0B5?
- The complementary color is #B0CAC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAB0B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.39:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.