#CACDCC color
The hex color #CACDCC is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 80.4% green and 80% blue (202, 205, 204).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 3% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% 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 13.12:1).
#CACDCC color codes
| HEX | #CACDCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 205, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 80.4%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 3%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 1%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.15, -1.21, 0.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.15, 1.22, 173.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.086, 60.579, 65.8) | |
| Decimal | 13290956 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CACDCC, 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 #CACDCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CACDCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | 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 #CACDCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcdccProtanopia
no red cones#ccccccDeuteranopia
no green cones#c9cdcdTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cacdcc; }
.text { color: #cacdcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cacdcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 205 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cacdcc, #cacdcd); }Similar colors
#cbcdcdIron Fist#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#cbcbcbSilverback#cfcfcfSilver Eagle#d1d4d1Sterling#d2d1d0Blowing Smoke
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CACDCC?
- #CACDCC 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 #CACDCC?
- The RGB value is 202, 205, 204: 202 red, 205 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CACDCC?
- The complementary color is #CDCACB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CACDCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.12:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.