#CAC8E7 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #CAC8E7 Color?
The color name of hex code #CAC8E7 is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (202, 200, 231) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:13 Y:0 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CAC8E7 has a hue of 244°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #CAC8E7 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (202, 200, 231) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 13%, 0%, 9%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (244°, 13%, 91%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCFF |
| Inverse Color | #353718 [Pullman Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2706 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E5E7C8 [Dirty White] |
| #CAC8E7 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D3D3D3 |
| Desaturated | #D8D8D8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #CAC8E7 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CAC8E7 is #E5E7C8 which is called Dirty White. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CAC8E7 color is offered by #E5E7C8. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #CAC8E7 are #DAC8E7 and #C8D6E7, called Languid Lavender and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CAC8E7 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #CAC8E7 are #E7DAC8 (Bone) and #D6E7C8 (Tea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#CAC8E7 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E7CAC8 (Dust Storm) and #C8E7CA (Tea Green) along with #CAC8E7, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #CAC8E7 has #E7CAC8 (Dust Storm), #E5E7C8 (Dirty White) and #C8E5E7 (Columbia Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #CAC8E7 contains #E7C8D6 (Queen Pink), #E5E7C8 (Dirty White) and #C8E7DA (Columbia Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #CAC8E7 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CAC8E7 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of CAC8E7 Color
Tints
D5D3EC- DAD9EE
- DFDEF1
- E5E4F3
- EAE9F5
- EFEFF8
- F4F4FA
- FAFAFD
Tones
- BBBAD2
- B4B2C8
- ACABBE
- A5A4B4
- 9E9DA9
- 96969F
- 8F8E95
- 87878A
Shades
- A2A0B9
- 8D8CA2
- 79788B
- 656474
- 51505C
- 3D3C45
- 28282E
- 141417
#CAC8E7 Color Patterns
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#CAC8E7 Gingham Checks
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#CAC8E7 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Leaves Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Trellis Pattern
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#CAC8E7 Plaid Pattern
#CAC8E7 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
