#CA8F7A Hex Color
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#ca8f7a is a muted, dusty reddish-orange with warm red undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its light, unsaturated character suggests gentleness and youthful energy without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring or autumn branding, pairing it with deep navy or cream. The hex code #ca8f7a supports clear black text with about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ca8f7a
What is #ca8f7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca8f7a is rgb(202, 143, 122), in HSL hsl(16, 43%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 40%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca8f7a?
It pairs well with navy, cream, and muted green, creating balanced palettes that support #ca8f7a’s warm, dusty reddish-orange base while preserving its gentle, low-saturation character in branding and interface accents. Use navy for crisp contrast, cream for a lighter look, and muted green for an earthy palette.
Is #ca8f7a a warm or cool color?
#ca8f7a reads as warm because its muted reddish-orange base carries noticeable red undertones, while its low saturation and ashy finish soften that warmth into a gentle, restrained appearance rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #ca8f7a readable on white or black?
#ca8f7a has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.