Color swatch image showing #CAC4AF with RGB(202,196,175) values

#CAC4AF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAC4AF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAC4AF Color Information

#CAC4AF RGB value is (202, 196, 175). The hex color red value is 202, green is 196, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 13 percent, 21 percent.

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#CAC4AF Color Meaning

Color #CAC4AF embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #CAC4AF muted, warm grey color #CAC4AF evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #CAC4AF promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #CAC4AF is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CAC4AF channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAC4AF 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
#CAC4AF
RGB
rgb(202, 196, 175)
HSL
hsl(47°, 20%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 13%, 79%)
XYZ
51.8349 55.1316 48.4669
Yxy
55.1316 0.3335 0.3547
Hunter Lab
74.2507 -0.3907 2.5304
CIE-Lab
79.1170 -1.4814 11.2880

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue175 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CAC4AF 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

#CAC4AF 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 #CAC4AF 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.

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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 #CAC4AF 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

#CAC4AF

protanopia

#c7c7b4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAC4AF;

Text Color

color: #CAC4AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAC4AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAC4AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAC4AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC4AF 0%, #827957 100%);

#CAC4AF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAC4AF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.