#CACACC color
The hex color #CACACC is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 79.2% green and 80% blue (202, 202, 204).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 2% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Silverback (#CBCBCB), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.83:1).
#CACACC color codes
| HEX | #CACACC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 202, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 79.2%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 2%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 1%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.38, 0.37, -0.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.38, 1.06, 290.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.375, 59.157, 65.564) | |
| Decimal | 13290188 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CACACC, 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 #CACACC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CACACC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.83:1 | 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 #CACACC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacaccProtanopia
no red cones#cacaccDeuteranopia
no green cones#cacacbTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cacacc; }
.text { color: #cacacc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cacacc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 202 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cacacc, #cbcacc); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CACACC?
- #CACACC is a light gray, closest to the named color Silverback. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CACACC?
- The RGB value is 202, 202, 204: 202 red, 202 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CACACC?
- The complementary color is #CCCCCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CACACC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.83:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.