#CCA996 Hex Color

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A dusty, muted terracotta, #cca996 carries a soft and ashy finish that feels approachable. Because it is highly unsaturated, this tone works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create contrast that feels modern and grounded. The hex code for this pastel orange shade is #cca996, and it remains readable even with standard body text.

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What is #cca996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #cca996 is rgb(204, 169, 150), in HSL hsl(21, 35%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 20%.

What colors pair best with #cca996?

Because #cca996 is highly unsaturated, it works effectively alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. These dark, cool tones provide the necessary anchor to keep the soft, ashy quality of this shade from feeling washed out in a design.

Is #cca996 readable on white or black?

#cca996 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.

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