#CAC7B5
- Brightness
- 197.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 51°, 17%, 75%
- HSV V %
- 79%
- Lab
- 80.0, -2.1, 9.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 1%, 10%, 21%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Black text
12.35:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.70:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (12.35:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #CAC7B5
Common Name: Gooseberry Fool
RGB: (202, 199, 181)
HSL: H: 45°, S: 13%, L: 79%
Contrast: Against White: 14.8:1 (AA Pass); Against Black: 1.4:1 (Fail)
Mood: This soft, subdued shade evokes calmness, balance, and simplicity. It’s perfect for creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, often found in spaces where serenity is key. It’s popular in minimalist and Scandinavian designs, as well as modern home interiors where neutral tones play a role in reducing visual clutter.
Notable Close Matches:
- Behr Paint: Wabi-Sabi (#C7C7B5) - ΔE=1.16
- Dulux Trade: Gooseberry Fool 4 (#CAC7B5) - ΔE=0.00
- Jotun: Winter Fig (#CBC9B6) - ΔE=0.89
- PPG Paint: French Gray Linen (#CAC8B6) - ΔE=0.48
- Trumatch: 13-g5 (#C4C5BC) - ΔE=5.06
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is widely used in spaces aiming for a tranquil, neutral, and balanced aesthetic. Its versatility allows it to pair seamlessly with a variety of other shades, making it ideal for interior designs that seek to evoke sophistication without overwhelming the space.
- It’s particularly popular in modern residential design, office spaces, and hospitality environments where the goal is to create an atmosphere of calm and relaxation.
- The neutral nature of the color makes it a favorite in Scandinavian and minimalist design trends, which value simplicity and functionality over boldness.
- Its subtlety is favored by brands in industries like wellness, fashion, and home goods, where understated elegance is often the key focus.
- As a neutral, it can be found in high-end automotive interiors, home textiles like bedding and curtains, as well as in packaging design for products marketed as natural or refined.