#CD99A7 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #cd99a7 is a warm, ashy pink with very low saturation and a mellow finish. It brings tenderness and youthful charm to spring palettes, cosmetics, romance, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or espresso, or as a background with black text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #cd99a7.
Questions about #cd99a7
What is #cd99a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd99a7 is rgb(205, 153, 167), in HSL hsl(344, 34%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 19%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd99a7?
Pair #cd99a7 with deep navy or espresso for strong contrast, or combine it with cream and muted mauve for a softer palette suited to spring branding, editorial layouts, cosmetics, and packaging.
Does #cd99a7 read as warm or cool?
#cd99a7 reads as a warm, dusty pink because its red component is stronger than its blue component, while its low saturation softens the warmth into an ashy, mellow appearance rather than a vivid blush.
Is #cd99a7 readable on white or black?
#cd99a7 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 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.