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#CAE1EB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CAE1EB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CAE1EB Color Information

#CAE1EB RGB value is (202, 225, 235). The hex color red value is 202, green is 225, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of86 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 8percent.

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#CAE1EB Color Meaning

Color #CAE1EB offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #CAE1EB lighter, greyer variant of color #CAE1EB leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #CAE1EB carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #CAE1EB avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #CAE1EB hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #CAE1EB functions as a calming background or card color. #CAE1EB meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #CAE1EB viable for long-form content. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in editorial and academic publishing. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #CAE1EB versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #CAE1EB reflects care that listens. #CAE1EB appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #CAE1EB aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #CAE1EB when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #CAE1EB 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
#CAE1EB
RGB
rgb(202, 225, 235)
HSL
hsl(198°, 45%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 4%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 14%, 92%)
XYZ
66.2777 72.4051 89.0796
Yxy
72.4051 0.2910 0.3179
Hunter Lab
85.0912 -2.0103 -2.5690
CIE-Lab
88.1632 -5.5957 -7.4633

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#CAE1EB 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

#CAE1EB 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 #CAE1EB 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+)

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CAE1EB 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CAE1EB;

Text Color

color: #CAE1EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CAE1EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CAE1EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CAE1EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAE1EB 0%, #4594b6 100%);

#CAE1EB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CAE1EB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.