#CABED1 color
The hex color #CABED1 is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 74.5% green and 82% blue (202, 190, 209).
Its hue angle is 278°, with 17% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Last of the Lilacs (#CBBBCD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.8:1).
#CABED1 color codes
| HEX | #CABED1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 190, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 74.5%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(278, 17%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(278, 9%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.45, 7.69, -7.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.45, 11.09, 313.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.277, 53.987, 67.87) | |
| Decimal | 13287121 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CABED1, 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 #CABED1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CABED1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | 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 #CABED1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcc1d2Protanopia
no red cones#bec2d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#cac0c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cabed1; }
.text { color: #cabed1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cabed1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 190 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cabed1, #d1becf); }Similar colors
#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#c4bad2Fog Syringa#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cec3ddLavender Bliss#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d1c0dcGirl Crush#bdbaceBlue Haze
Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #CABED1?
- #CABED1 is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Last of the Lilacs. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CABED1?
- The RGB value is 202, 190, 209: 202 red, 190 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CABED1?
- The complementary color is #C5D1BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CABED1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.8:1 and white text 1.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.