#CAD0CF color
The hex color #CAD0CF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 81.6% green and 81.2% blue (202, 208, 207).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 6% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 0.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.43:1).
#CAD0CF color codes
| HEX | #CAD0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 208, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 81.6%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 6%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 3%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.01, -2.23, -0.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.01, 2.24, 185.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.173, 62.173, 67.955) | |
| Decimal | 13291727 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAD0CF, 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 #CAD0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAD0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | 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 #CAD0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcfcfProtanopia
no red cones#cececfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c9d0d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cad0cf; }
.text { color: #cad0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cad0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 208 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cad0cf, #caced0); }Similar colors
#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#cbcdcdIron Fist#d4d8d7Olympus White#c8d0caInfusion#cfcfcfSilver Eagle
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CAD0CF?
- #CAD0CF is a light gray, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAD0CF?
- The RGB value is 202, 208, 207: 202 red, 208 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAD0CF?
- The complementary color is #D0CACB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAD0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.43:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.