#CABC92 color
The hex color #CABC92 is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 73.7% green and 57.3% blue (202, 188, 146).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 35% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 28% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Stone Guardians (#CABA97), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.12:1).
#CABC92 color codes
| HEX | #CABC92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 188, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 73.7%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 35%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 28%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 28%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.44, -1.56, 23.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.44, 23.14, 93.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.529, 50.6, 34.452) | |
| Decimal | 13286546 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CABC92, 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 #CABC92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CABC92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.12:1 | 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 #CABC92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5ba8fProtanopia
no red cones#c9be93Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3b5b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cabc92; }
.text { color: #cabc92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cabc92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 188 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cabc92, #bcca92); }
Similar colors
#caba97Stone Guardians#d0c19fCastaway Beach#ccbb99Intimate Journal#c6bb9cBeach Dune#c2b280Ecru#c2b280Sand#cbc1a2Moth#ceb790Goldfrapp
Questions
- What color is #CABC92?
- #CABC92 is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Stone Guardians. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CABC92?
- The RGB value is 202, 188, 146: 202 red, 188 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CABC92?
- The complementary color is #92A0CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CABC92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.12:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.