#CA74AE Hex Color
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Not the loud magenta its hue suggests, #ca74ae is a muted, grayed pink with a soft orchid cast. Its low saturation keeps it gentle and a little sweet, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, or use it in cosmetics and packaging where a tender feel matters. Black text passes AA behind this hex code at about 6.6:1.
Questions about #ca74ae
What is #ca74ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca74ae is rgb(202, 116, 174), in HSL hsl(320, 45%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 14%, 21%.
Which text color reads best on #ca74ae?
Black text reads best on #ca74ae, hitting about 6.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text drops to roughly 3.2:1, so limit it to large type.
What colors pair well with #ca74ae?
Deep plum and charcoal give #ca74ae contrast without stealing its softness. For a warmer, earthier mix, try pairing it with olive, which offsets its sweetness.
Is #ca74ae readable on white or black?
#ca74ae has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.