#CAC4AE Color Meaning and Information

#CAC4AE Color Information

#CAC4AE RGB value is (202, 196, 174). The hex color red value is 202, green is 196, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 14 percent, 21 percent.

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#CAC4AE Color Meaning

Color #CAC4AE embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #CAC4AE muted, warm grey color #CAC4AE evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #CAC4AE promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #CAC4AE is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CAC4AE channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAC4AE 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

#CAC4AE

RGB

rgb(202, 196, 174)

HSL

hsl(47°, 21%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 21%)

HSV

hsv(47°, 14%, 79%)

XYZ

51.7370 55.0924 47.9515

Yxy

55.0924 0.3343 0.3559

Hunter Lab

74.2243 -0.4324 2.6330

CIE-Lab

79.0945 -1.6416 11.7924

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Color Variations

#CAC4AE 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

#CAC4AE 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 #CAC4AE 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CAC4AE

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 #CAC4AE 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

#CAC4AE

protanopia

#c7c7b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAC4AE;

Text Color

color: #CAC4AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAC4AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAC4AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAC4AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC4AE 0%, #847a56 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CAC4AE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.