#BEA5A9 Hex Color

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Dusty and muted, this reddish pink offers a grounded, sophisticated alternative to brighter candy tones. Its ashy, grey undertones give it a mature character that works best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. Pair #bea5a9 with dark charcoal or deep forest green to create high-contrast palettes that look modern and intentional. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #bea5a9.

Questions about #bea5a9

What is #bea5a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bea5a9 is rgb(190, 165, 169), in HSL hsl(350, 16%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 11%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bea5a9 in a design?
Use #bea5a9 alongside charcoal or deep forest green to build high-contrast, modern palettes that feel intentional. Because this shade is desaturated and dusty, it creates a grounded, professional look when contrasted against dark, neutral tones rather than bright or saturated colors.
Is #bea5a9 considered a warm or cool color?
While its base is reddish pink, the significant grey and ashy undertones in #bea5a9 pull it toward a neutral, cool appearance. This specific desaturation makes it feel far more sophisticated and subtle than a vibrant, primary pink tone.
Is #bea5a9 readable on white or black?
#bea5a9 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.