#CA779E Hex Color
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The hex code #ca779e is a warm, muted pink with mellow mauve undertones and medium-light value. Its softened saturation supports tenderness and romance without the sugary brightness of a vivid pink. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, intimate products, fashion, or floral branding, paired with charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text has about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #ca779e
What is #ca779e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca779e is rgb(202, 119, 158), in HSL hsl(332, 44%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 22%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca779e in a design palette?
#ca779e pairs well with a dark neutral for readable contrast, burgundy for a richer romantic palette, and warm cream for a softer finish, while muted green adds a restrained, unexpected counterpoint in fashion or floral branding.
Is #ca779e readable on white or black?
#ca779e has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.