Information about #CAC995 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#CAC995 falls into the Yellow Color Family — Mild Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(202, 201, 149) — 79.2% red, 78.8% green, 58.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 21 / 21. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned sunny yellow, #CAC995 appears airy and pastel-like. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Old Medium Goldenrod (#CDCD96). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Springtide Green (#C8CB8E) and Gooseberry (#BFC298).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(202, 201, 149)), which gives #CAC995 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #CAC995: 12.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. #CAC995 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CAC995 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#CAC995 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#DFDEBF

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#F4F4E9

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White

#FFFFFF

#CAC995 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#B2B167

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#8C8B46

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#5D5C2F

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#2E2E17

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Black

#000000

#CAC995 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#BDBC8E

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#B0AF89

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#A1A084

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#909081

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Grey

#808080

#CAC995 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#95CA9F

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#A1CA95

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#B6CA95

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#CAB495

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#CA9F95

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#CA95A1

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#CAC995 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#9697CA
#9697CA

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#AF96CA
#AF96CA

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#96B1CA
#96B1CA

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#B1CA96
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#CAAF96
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#CAC995
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#96CAC9
#96CAC9

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#C996CA
#C996CA

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#CAC995
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#97CA96
#97CA96

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#9697CA
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#C996CA
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#CAC995
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#96CAAF
#96CAAF

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#9697CA
#9697CA

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#CA96B1
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Nearest named colors to #CAC995

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Old Medium Goldenrod color link
Old Medium Goldenrod

#CDCD96

Springtide Green color link
Springtide Green

#C8CB8E

Gooseberry color link
Gooseberry

#BFC298

Half Canterbury Clay color link
Half Canterbury Clay

#D3BF99

Half Pavlova color link
Half Pavlova

#CBBFA0

Saloon color link
Saloon

#D5BF98

Beachcomber color link
Beachcomber

#C7BA95

Tahuna Sands color link
Tahuna Sands

#D8CC9B

Nirvana color link
Nirvana

#C3BF8B

Pastel Sand color link
Pastel Sand

#D3C7A2

Rice Paper color link
Rice Paper

#D2D69C

Lemon Twist color link
Lemon Twist

#D7CF8C

#CAC995 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CAC995
  • RGB202, 201, 149
  • CMYK0, 0, 21, 21
  • HSL59°, 33%, 69%
  • HSL Precise58.868°, 33.333%, 68.824%
  • HSV59°, 26%, 79%
  • HSB59°, 26%, 79%
  • HEX IDCAC995
  • DECIMAL ID13289877
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.4%
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