Color swatch image showing #CAC4A4 with RGB(202,196,164) values
Color swatch image showing #CAC4A4 with RGB(202,196,164) values

#CAC4A4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAC4A4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAC4A4 Color Information

#CAC4A4 RGB value is (202, 196, 164). The hex color red value is 202, green is 196, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 19 percent, 21 percent.

#CAC4A4 color swatch
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#CAC4A4 Color Meaning

Color #CAC4A4 signifies earthy brightness, stable energy, and understated charm. Its muted yellow tone evokes natural warmth and cozy light. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon3 (#CAC4A4) enhances grounded thinking, calm optimism, and reflective clarity. In design, color #CAC4A4 works well in nature-inspired, neutral, or pastel palettes, balancing warmth with subtle sophistication. Symbolically, #CAC4A4 embodies resilience, approachable elegance, and harmonious energy. Spiritually, Lemon Chiffon3 (#CAC4A4) encourages mindfulness, grounded perspective, and gentle insight. Across cultures, #CAC4A4 is linked to natural light, earthy interiors, and refined aesthetic traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAC4A4 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#CAC4A4
RGB
rgb(202, 196, 164)
HSL
hsl(51°, 26%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 19%, 79%)
XYZ
50.7979 54.7167 43.0060
Yxy
54.7167 0.3420 0.3684
Hunter Lab
73.9707 -0.8312 3.6131
CIE-Lab
78.8778 -3.1932 16.8409

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CAC4A4 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#CAC4A4 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #CAC4A4 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#CAC4A4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAC4A4 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#CAC4A4

protanopia

#c7c7ac

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAC4A4;

Text Color

color: #CAC4A4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAC4A4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAC4A440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAC4A4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC4A4 0%, #857d4e 100%);

#CAC4A4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAC4A4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.