#C5AAA4 Hex Color
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The hex code #c5aaa4 identifies a light, dusty red with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened warmth suggests romance and passion without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, or entertainment palettes, pairing it with charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text remains highly readable on this color.
Questions about #c5aaa4
What is #c5aaa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5aaa4 is rgb(197, 170, 164), in HSL hsl(11, 22%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 17%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #c5aaa4 a warm or cool color?
#c5aaa4 reads as a warm, muted red because its slight red-orange bias is softened by ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty rose character that feels gentle and romantic rather than vivid or energetic.
What colors pair well with #c5aaa4?
Is #c5aaa4 readable on white or black?
#c5aaa4 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.