Color swatch image showing #CAE012 with RGB(202,224,18) values

#CAE012 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAE012 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAE012 Color Information

#CAE012 RGB value is (202, 224, 18). The hex color red value is 202, green is 224, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 66°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 92 percent, 12 percent.

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#CAE012 Color Meaning

Color #CAE012 represents energetic freshness, alertness, and mental clarity. In color psychology, #CAE012 stimulates cognitive focus, creative thinking, and a sense of dynamic optimism. Across cultures and history, color #CAE012 has been associated with citrus symbolism, art, and textiles, representing vitality, liveliness, and invigorating energy. From a spiritual perspective, color #CAE012 embodies conscious renewal, thoughtful engagement, and vibrant awareness. #CAE012 encourages deliberate action and positive mental stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAE012 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
#CAE012
RGB
rgb(202, 224, 18)
HSL
hsl(66°, 85%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 92%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(66°, 92%, 88%)
XYZ
51.1220 65.9115 10.6001
Yxy
65.9115 0.4005 0.5164
Hunter Lab
81.1859 -8.6989 14.6371
CIE-Lab
84.9513 -28.5108 82.0487

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#CAE012 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

#CAE012 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 #CAE012 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
#CAE012

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 #CAE012 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

#CAE012

protanopia

#d4d444

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAE012;

Text Color

color: #CAE012;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAE012;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAE01240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAE012;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAE012 0%, #78840b 100%);

#CAE012 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAE012 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.