#D1CACA color
The hex color #D1CACA is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 79.2% green and 79.2% blue (209, 202, 202).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 7% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 3% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Silver-Tongued (#CDC7C7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.01:1).
#D1CACA color codes
| HEX | #D1CACA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 202, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 79.2%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 7%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 3%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.87, 2.42, 0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.87, 2.57, 19.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.074, 60.061, 64.399) | |
| Decimal | 13748938 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1CACA, 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 #D1CACA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1CACA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.01:1 | 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 #D1CACA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbcaProtanopia
no red cones#cdcccaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3c9caTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1caca; }
.text { color: #d1caca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1caca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 202 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1caca, #d1ceca); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1CACA?
- #D1CACA is a light gray, closest to the named color Silver-Tongued. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1CACA?
- The RGB value is 209, 202, 202: 209 red, 202 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1CACA?
- The complementary color is #CAD1D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1CACA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.01:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.