#CACBCA color
The hex color #CACBCA is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 79.6% green and 79.2% blue (202, 203, 202).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 1% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Iron Fist (#CBCDCD), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.91:1).
#CACBCA color codes
| HEX | #CACBCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 203, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 79.6%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 1%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 0%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.58, -0.53, 0.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.58, 0.65, 144.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.372, 59.533, 64.387) | |
| Decimal | 13290442 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CACBCA, 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 #CACBCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CACBCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | 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 #CACBCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbcaProtanopia
no red cones#cbcbcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#cacbcbTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cacbca; }
.text { color: #cacbca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cacbca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 203 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cacbca, #cacbcb); }Similar colors
#cbcdcdIron Fist#cbcbcbSilverback#cfcfcfSilver Eagle#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#c4c5c6Weathered Stone#d2d1d0Blowing Smoke#c4c4c4Explosive Gray#c6c6c2Brume
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CACBCA?
- #CACBCA is a light gray, closest to the named color Iron Fist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CACBCA?
- The RGB value is 202, 203, 202: 202 red, 203 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CACBCA?
- The complementary color is #CBCACB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CACBCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.91:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.