#CCA8A2 Hex Color
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#cca8a2 is a light, dusty red with pink and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, ashy feel that suits gentle spring layouts, baby products, romance, and warm editorial backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code is #cca8a2.
Questions about #cca8a2
What is #cca8a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cca8a2 is rgb(204, 168, 162), in HSL hsl(9, 29%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 21%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cca8a2?
#cca8a2 works best with charcoal, deep burgundy, warm cream, and muted olive, which give its pale dusty red base enough contrast and keep the palette from feeling washed out in larger layouts. Use burgundy for emphasis and charcoal for text or structure.
Is #cca8a2 readable on white or black?
#cca8a2 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.