#CCAEA5 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted rose with strong gray undertones, #ccaea5 offers a sophisticated alternative to brighter pinks. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a base color or a neutral background in UI layouts. Black text reads clearly against it, satisfying accessibility standards for body type. The hex code for this ashy red is #ccaea5.
Questions about #ccaea5
What is #ccaea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccaea5 is rgb(204, 174, 165), in HSL hsl(14, 28%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #ccaea5 considered a warm or cool color?
#ccaea5 behaves as a neutral-warm color, sitting between a soft terracotta and a cool gray. Because of the heavy gray desaturation, it avoids the intense heat of traditional pinks, making it feel grounded and understated rather than vibrant or aggressive.
Is #ccaea5 readable on white or black?
#ccaea5 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.