#CA88A0 Hex Color
Soft warmth with a romantic edge
#ca88a0 is a pastel, unsaturated pink with warm mauve undertones and a mellow, softened finish. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring palettes, cosmetics, intimate products, and floral packaging. It brings gentle, youthful warmth to layouts, though it can look washed out beside white and reads most clearly with black text.
Questions about #ca88a0
What is #ca88a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca88a0 is rgb(202, 136, 160), in HSL hsl(338, 38%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 21%, 21%.
Does #ca88a0 read warm or cool?
#ca88a0 reads warm because its muted pink base carries a mauve undertone with a slight red bias, rather than a crisp blue cast, so it feels gentle instead of icy in most palettes. That softened warmth suits romantic, cosmetic, and spring-focused layouts.
What colors pair well with #ca88a0?
#ca88a0 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, cream for a softer base, and muted olive for a grounded accent, giving designers a balanced palette that keeps its warm, romantic character while adding enough depth for typography and interface details. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background.
Does #ca88a0 work with black text?
#ca88a0 works well behind black text, reaching about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio and clearing the WCAG AA threshold for normal body text across common web interfaces and editorial layouts at standard sizes. White text has much weaker contrast, so use it only for large display type after checking the final size.
Is #ca88a0 readable on white or black?
#ca88a0 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.