#CAD3CF color
The hex color #CAD3CF is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 82.7% green and 81.2% blue (202, 211, 207).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 9% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Infusion (#C8D0CA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.73:1).
#CAD3CF color codes
| HEX | #CAD3CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 211, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 82.7%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 9%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 4%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.78, -3.79, 0.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.78, 3.9, 166.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.912, 63.65, 68.201) | |
| Decimal | 13292495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CAD3CF, 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 #CAD3CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAD3CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.73:1 | 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 #CAD3CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d2cfProtanopia
no red cones#d1d0cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8d3d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cad3cf; }
.text { color: #cad3cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cad3cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 211 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cad3cf, #cad3d3); }
Similar colors
#c8d0caInfusion#c7cfc7Murmur#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#d4d8ceLuna#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d6d7d2Fog
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #CAD3CF?
- #CAD3CF is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Infusion. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CAD3CF?
- The RGB value is 202, 211, 207: 202 red, 211 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CAD3CF?
- The complementary color is #D3CACE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAD3CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.73:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.