#CCA7A3 Hex Color
Soft dusty red with gray undertones
#cca7a3 is a light, dusty red with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suits spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and gentle backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark olive, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly, with about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted red is #cca7a3.
Questions about #cca7a3
What is #cca7a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cca7a3 is rgb(204, 167, 163), in HSL hsl(6, 29%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 20%, 20%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #cca7a3?
Is #cca7a3 warm or cool?
#cca7a3 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base carries a soft beige-gray cast rather than a blue undertone. Its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle, making it feel calm and understated instead of bright or intense.
Is #cca7a3 readable on white or black?
#cca7a3 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.