Color swatch image showing #CAC4AC with RGB(202,196,172) values

#CAC4AC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAC4AC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAC4AC Color Information

#CAC4AC RGB value is (202, 196, 172). The hex color red value is 202, green is 196, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 15 percent, 21 percent.

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#CAC4AC Color Meaning

Color #CAC4AC embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #CAC4AC muted, warm grey color #CAC4AC evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #CAC4AC promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #CAC4AC is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CAC4AC channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAC4AC 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
#CAC4AC
RGB
rgb(202, 196, 172)
HSL
hsl(48°, 22%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 15%, 79%)
XYZ
51.5434 55.0150 46.9320
Yxy
55.0150 0.3358 0.3584
Hunter Lab
74.1721 -0.5149 2.8356
CIE-Lab
79.0499 -1.9593 12.8016

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue172 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CAC4AC 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

#CAC4AC 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 #CAC4AC 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
#CAC4AC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAC4AC 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

#CAC4AC

protanopia

#c7c7b2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAC4AC;

Text Color

color: #CAC4AC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAC4AC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAC4AC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAC4AC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC4AC 0%, #837954 100%);

#CAC4AC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAC4AC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.