#CACEDC color
The hex color #CACEDC is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 80.8% green and 86.3% blue (202, 206, 220).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 20% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Fury (#C7CCD8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.37:1).
#CACEDC color codes
| HEX | #CACEDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 206, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 80.8%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 20%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 8%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.84, 1.31, -7.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.84, 7.51, 280.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.344, 61.866, 76.511) | |
| Decimal | 13291228 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CACEDC, 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 #CACEDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CACEDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.37:1 | 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 #CACEDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacfddProtanopia
no red cones#c9cedcDeuteranopia
no green cones#c6d0d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cacedc; }
.text { color: #cacedc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cacedc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 206 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cacedc, #cfcadc); }
Similar colors
#c7ccd8Winter’s Fury#ccd0daSteam Bath#ced5e4Après-Ski#c6cedaSteel Mist#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#c6c8cfHerring Silver#bfc1cbSlipper Satin#c7d1dbMemory Lane
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CACEDC?
- #CACEDC is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Winter’s Fury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CACEDC?
- The RGB value is 202, 206, 220: 202 red, 206 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CACEDC?
- The complementary color is #DCD8CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CACEDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.37:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.