#D2CAC2 color
The hex color #D2CAC2 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 79.2% green and 76.1% blue (210, 202, 194).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 15% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Misty Haze (#CEC9C3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.97:1).
#D2CAC2 color codes
| HEX | #D2CAC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 202, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 79.2%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 15%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 8%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.75, 1.38, 4.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.75, 5.16, 74.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.435, 59.838, 59.553) | |
| Decimal | 13814466 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2CAC2, 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 #D2CAC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2CAC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.97:1 | 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 #D2CAC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcac2Protanopia
no red cones#cfccc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5c8c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2cac2; }
.text { color: #d2cac2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2cac2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 202 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2cac2, #d2d2c2); }
Similar colors
#cec9c3Misty Haze#cecac3Argento#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#cbc4c0In the Shadows#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#c8c2beDim#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#c9c0bbWorn Silver
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D2CAC2?
- #D2CAC2 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Misty Haze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2CAC2?
- The RGB value is 210, 202, 194: 210 red, 202 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2CAC2?
- The complementary color is #C2CAD2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2CAC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.97:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.