#CAD2D1 color
The hex color #CAD2D1 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 82.4% green and 82% blue (202, 210, 209).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 8% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Ghost Whisperer (#CBD1D0), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.65:1).
#CAD2D1 color codes
| HEX | #CAD2D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 210, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 82.4%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 8%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 4%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.58, -2.9, -0.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.58, 2.93, 188.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.91, 63.253, 69.415) | |
| Decimal | 13292241 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAD2D1, 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 #CAD2D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAD2D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.65:1 | 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 #CAD2D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d1d1Protanopia
no red cones#cfd0d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8d2d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cad2d1; }
.text { color: #cad2d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cad2d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 210 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cad2d1, #cacfd2); }
Similar colors
#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#c8d0caInfusion#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#cbcdcdIron Fist#d2dde0Memories of Rain
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CAD2D1?
- #CAD2D1 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ghost Whisperer. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAD2D1?
- The RGB value is 202, 210, 209: 202 red, 210 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAD2D1?
- The complementary color is #D2CACB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAD2D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.65:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.