#CAB4CF color
The hex color #CAB4CF is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 70.6% green and 81.2% blue (202, 180, 207).
Its hue angle is 289°, with 22% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Monet Magic (#C1ACC3), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.94:1).
#CAB4CF color codes
| HEX | #CAB4CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 180, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 70.6%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(289, 22%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(289, 13%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.89, 12.71, -10.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.89, 16.63, 319.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.939, 49.705, 65.877) | |
| Decimal | 13284559 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAB4CF, 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 #CAB4CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAB4CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | 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 #CAB4CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2bad0Protanopia
no red cones#b6bcceDeuteranopia
no green cones#cbb6bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cab4cf; }
.text { color: #cab4cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cab4cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 180 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cab4cf, #cfb4c7); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #CAB4CF?
- #CAB4CF is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Monet Magic. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAB4CF?
- The RGB value is 202, 180, 207: 202 red, 180 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAB4CF?
- The complementary color is #B9CFB4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAB4CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.94:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.