#CC9B99 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated red feels approachable and gentle rather than intense. Because of its muted, ashy quality, the hex code #cc9b99 works best as a supporting tone or soft background color rather than a primary focal point. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate grays to ground its warmth. With high contrast against black text, it remains perfectly readable for UI design.
Questions about #cc9b99
What is #cc9b99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc9b99 is rgb(204, 155, 153), in HSL hsl(2, 33%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 25%, 20%.
What colors pair best with the dusty red #cc9b99?
#cc9b99 works best when anchored by deep, cool tones that contrast its soft, ashy nature. Pair it with dark slate or forest green to ground the warmth, or use a crisp off-white to keep the overall look clean and approachable.
Is #cc9b99 readable on white or black?
#cc9b99 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 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.