#CAC0D7 color
The hex color #CAC0D7 is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 75.3% green and 84.3% blue (202, 192, 215).
Its hue angle is 266°, with 22% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Lavender Bliss (#CEC3DD), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.03:1).
#CAC0D7 color codes
| HEX | #CAC0D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 192, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 75.3%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(266, 22%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(266, 11%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.13, 7.78, -10.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.13, 12.84, 307.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.47, 55.162, 72.002) | |
| Decimal | 13287639 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAC0D7, 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 #CAC0D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAC0D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.03:1 | 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 #CAC0D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcc4d8Protanopia
no red cones#bec4d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8c3c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cac0d7; }
.text { color: #cac0d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cac0d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 192 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cac0d7, #d5c0d7); }
Similar colors
#cec3ddLavender Bliss#c4bad2Fog Syringa#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d1c0dcGirl Crush#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cbc3e3Light Purple#c6bbdbNew Love#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty
Questions
- What color is #CAC0D7?
- #CAC0D7 is a light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Lavender Bliss. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAC0D7?
- The RGB value is 202, 192, 215: 202 red, 192 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAC0D7?
- The complementary color is #CDD7C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAC0D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.03:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.