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What color is CAD9B8?

The RGB color code for color number #CAD9B8 is RGB(202, 217, 184). In the RGB color model, #CAD9B8 has a red value of 202, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 87.3° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAD9B8 has a hue of 87.3° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color CAD9B8 is cool or warm?

Color CAD9B8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAD9B8? (For interior and product design)

CAD9B8 has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#CAD9B8

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of #CAD9B8 with dark and light Color




Is #CAD9B8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAD9B8 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #CAD9B8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 217, 184)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.91%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.21%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(87.27deg, 30.3 %, 78.6 %)

Hue
87.27°
Saturation
30.28 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 64, 31)
Red
17 (6.8%)
Yellow
64 (25.2%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
87.27°
Saturation
15.21 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 87.27°

W: 72.16 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 57.82

Y : 65.64

Z : 54.97

YXY

Y1 : 65.64

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 14.90%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 65.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 8.4/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 84.81

A : -10.88

B : 14.56

CIE-Lch

L : 84.81

C : 18.18

H : 126.76

CIE-Luv

L : 84.81

U : -6.92

V : 23.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.02

A : -14.4

B : 16.49






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CAD9B8


Here are the colors similar to CAD9B8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#CEF0CC
Pastel Mint
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#D0F0C0
Tea Green
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAD9B8.


#D0DEBB
PANTONE 7485 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#CFDCB1
PANTONE 2274 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C1D1A7
PANTONE 4204 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAD9B8.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAD9B8.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CAD9B8.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAD9B8.


#D9E7D7
BS 14-C-31 - Green (Alpine)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CAD9B8


Here are the paint colors similar to CAD9B8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to Behr


#D3E3BF
Irish Folklore (P380-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#D3E0B8
Spring Glow (MQ4-45)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C4DDBB
Galway (M390-3)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CEDAAC
Chameleon Skin (P370-3)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to Sherwin Williams


#C0D2AD
Romaine (SW 6730)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#D3DFC3
Cucumber (SW 6722)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#D4E7C3
Green Vibes (SW 6928)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to Dunn-Edwards


#C2D7AD
Jade Bracelet (DE 5583)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#CFE7CB
Butter Lettuce (DE 5604)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CED2AB
Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#D5D8BC
Pine Mist (DE 5534)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to Valspar


#D4DAB8
Prairie Willow (6001-5B)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#D9E9C3
Sprig of Mint (6004-7B)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#D8DDB8
Cool Cucumber (V059-2)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#D0E7BE
Lime Fizz (V023-1)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to PPG Paints


#C8DFC3
Dreamcatcher (PPG1131-3)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#DBE5B9
Aloe Vera (PPG1222-3)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#BAD7AE
Bleached Spruce (PPG1223-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#D7ECCD
Lantana Lime (PPG1224-4)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAD9B8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAD9B8 to Benjamin Moore


#CCCFAE
Maidenhair Fern (500)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C9E6C0
Pastel Green (548)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#D8EDC4
New Retro (422)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BFE0B8
Honeydew (549)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAD9B8 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



CAD9B8
Dark Cream*

C7B8D9
Pastel Lilac*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #CAD9B8?

Color that best contrast with #CAD9B8 is #C7B8D9, color name is Pastel Lilac*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #CAD9B8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAD9B8 is #C7B8D9, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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