#CAE1EC Color Information
#CAE1EC RGB value is (202, 225, 236). The hex color red value is 202, green is 225, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of86 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 7percent.
#CAE1EC Color Meaning
Color #CAE1EC offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #CAE1EC lighter, greyer variant of color #CAE1EC leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #CAE1EC carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #CAE1EC avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #CAE1EC hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #CAE1EC functions as a calming background or card color. #CAE1EC meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #CAE1EC 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 #CAE1EC versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #CAE1EC reflects care that listens. #CAE1EC appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #CAE1EC aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #CAE1EC when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.
Color Conversion
Convert #CAE1EC 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.
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Color Variations
#CAE1EC 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
#CAE1EC 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 #CAE1EC 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #CAE1EC 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#CAE1EC Color FAQs
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