Color swatch image showing #CAC4B2 with RGB(202,196,178) values

#CAC4B2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAC4B2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAC4B2 Color Information

#CAC4B2 RGB value is (202, 196, 178). The hex color red value is 202, green is 196, and blue is 178. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 12 percent, 21 percent.

#CAC4B2 color swatch
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#CAC4B2 Color Meaning

Color #CAC4B2 embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #CAC4B2 muted, warm grey color #CAC4B2 evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #CAC4B2 promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #CAC4B2 is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CAC4B2 channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAC4B2 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
#CAC4B2
RGB
rgb(202, 196, 178)
HSL
hsl(45°, 18%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 12%, 79%)
XYZ
52.1329 55.2508 50.0362
Yxy
55.2508 0.3312 0.3510
Hunter Lab
74.3309 -0.2635 2.2178
CIE-Lab
79.1855 -0.9953 9.7754

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue178 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#CAC4B2 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

#CAC4B2 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 #CAC4B2 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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#CAC4B2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAC4B2 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

#CAC4B2

protanopia

#c7c7b6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAC4B2;

Text Color

color: #CAC4B2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAC4B2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAC4B240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAC4B2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC4B2 0%, #82785a 100%);

#CAC4B2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAC4B2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.