#CA96AC Hex Color
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The hex code #ca96ac is a pastel, ashy pink with warm mauve undertones and very low saturation. Its softened lightness gives designs a gentle, youthful feel without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in spring, beauty, or intimate-product palettes, where it pairs well with charcoal. As a background, black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA.
Questions about #ca96ac
What is #ca96ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca96ac is rgb(202, 150, 172), in HSL hsl(335, 33%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 15%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca96ac in a design palette?
#ca96ac pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, sage, and warm cream, which give its pale mauve-pink base enough contrast without overpowering its softness. Use it as a supporting tone beside darker neutrals, or reserve it for buttons and small accents in a lighter palette.
Is #ca96ac readable on white or black?
#ca96ac has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.