#CAC2CD color
The hex color #CAC2CD is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 76.1% green and 80.4% blue (202, 194, 205).
Its hue angle is 284°, with 10% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.11:1).
#CAC2CD color codes
| HEX | #CAC2CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 194, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 76.1%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(284, 10%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(284, 5%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.36, 4.8, -4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.36, 6.58, 316.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.667, 55.548, 65.588) | |
| Decimal | 13288141 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAC2CD, 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 #CAC2CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAC2CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.11:1 | 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 #CAC2CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c4ceProtanopia
no red cones#c2c5cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#cac3c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cac2cd; }
.text { color: #cac2cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cac2cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 194 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cac2cd, #cdc2cb); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#d6d1dcIron Maiden#c0bfc7Ghost#bdbcc4Silver Fox#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#bdbaceBlue Haze#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#cfc9dfDust of the Moon
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #CAC2CD?
- #CAC2CD is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAC2CD?
- The RGB value is 202, 194, 205: 202 red, 194 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAC2CD?
- The complementary color is #C5CDC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAC2CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.11:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.