Color swatch image showing #CAE010 with RGB(202,224,16) values

#CAE010 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAE010 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAE010 Color Information

#CAE010 RGB value is (202, 224, 16). The hex color red value is 202, green is 224, and blue is 16. Its HSL format shows a hue of 66°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 93 percent, 12 percent.

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#CAE010 Color Meaning

Color #CAE010 represents energetic freshness, alertness, and mental clarity. In color psychology, #CAE010 stimulates cognitive focus, creative thinking, and a sense of dynamic optimism. Across cultures and history, color #CAE010 has been associated with citrus symbolism, art, and textiles, representing vitality, liveliness, and invigorating energy. From a spiritual perspective, color #CAE010 embodies conscious renewal, thoughtful engagement, and vibrant awareness. #CAE010 encourages deliberate action and positive mental stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAE010 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
#CAE010
RGB
rgb(202, 224, 16)
HSL
hsl(66°, 87%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 93%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(66°, 93%, 88%)
XYZ
51.1063 65.9053 10.5176
Yxy
65.9053 0.4007 0.5168
Hunter Lab
81.1821 -8.7059 14.6545
CIE-Lab
84.9481 -28.5385 82.2823

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue16 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#CAE010 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

#CAE010 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 #CAE010 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
#CAE010

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAE010 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

#CAE010

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAE010;

Text Color

color: #CAE010;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAE010;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAE01040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAE010;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAE010 0%, #798509 100%);

#CAE010 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAE010 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.