#CA96B0 Hex Color
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Pastel, dusty pink #ca96b0 has a warm mauve undertone and low saturation, giving it a mellow, gentle feel. The hex code works well as a supporting background for spring, cosmetics, baby products, or romance, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ca96b0
What is #ca96b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca96b0 is rgb(202, 150, 176), in HSL hsl(330, 33%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 13%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca96b0?
#ca96b0 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage, giving its soft warmth enough structure for brand palettes, editorial layouts, and packaging while keeping the overall mood gentle rather than sugary or overly romantic. Use charcoal for readable text and sage for a restrained botanical palette.
Is #ca96b0 warm or cool?
#ca96b0 reads as a warm, muted pink because its red channel is stronger than its blue channel, while its moderate lightness and gray influence soften the color. That balance gives it a dusty mauve character instead of a bright, candy-like appearance.
Is #ca96b0 readable on white or black?
#ca96b0 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.