#CBA297 Hex Color
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#cba297 is a dusty, unsaturated terracotta that feels soft and gentle rather than aggressive. Because it is highly muted, it works well as a grounding neutral in place of beige or taupe. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep forest green to prevent it from looking washed out. It reads clearly with black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body content.
Questions about #cba297
What is #cba297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cba297 is rgb(203, 162, 151), in HSL hsl(13, 33%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 26%, 20%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #cba297?
Because #cba297 is highly muted, it benefits from high-contrast pairings to prevent looking washed out. Combine it with charcoal or forest green to ground the palette, or use it alongside cream and off-white tones for a soft monochromatic look.
Is #cba297 suitable for body text?
Yes, #cba297 provides decent contrast against standard white backgrounds, but it is best reserved for accents or secondary elements. For primary body text, it is safer to pair it with a black or deep charcoal to ensure optimal readability for your users.
Is #cba297 readable on white or black?
#cba297 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.