#CCAEA9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red has a distinct gray undertone that gives it an ashy, matte appearance. Unlike bolder reds, #ccaea9 feels muted and sophisticated, making it a great choice for modern, organic branding. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or deep forest greens to balance its warmth. Because it reads clearly with black text, it works well as a grounding neutral for web interfaces.
Questions about #ccaea9
What is #ccaea9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccaea9 is rgb(204, 174, 169), in HSL hsl(9, 26%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 17%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #ccaea9 in a design scheme?
#ccaea9 looks exceptional when paired with deep charcoal or dark forest green to balance its dusty warmth. Because it is a muted, desaturated red, it also functions as a sophisticated neutral, working well alongside soft creams and warm off-whites.
Is #ccaea9 readable on white or black?
#ccaea9 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.