#CE8A93 Hex Color
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This desaturated, pastel red feels warm and approachable rather than aggressive. Because it has a muted quality, #ce8a93 functions well as a supporting background tone or a soft accent in branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays to ground the color. The hex code #ce8a93 offers high legibility with black text, making it a practical choice for readable interface design.
Questions about #ce8a93
What is #ce8a93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce8a93 is rgb(206, 138, 147), in HSL hsl(352, 41%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 29%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce8a93?
#ce8a93 works beautifully when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays to provide necessary contrast and grounding. This balance allows the muted red to stand out as an accent without becoming overwhelming or losing its soft, approachable quality.
Is #ce8a93 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
Yes, #ce8a93 offers excellent legibility when paired with dark text, making it a functional choice for soft, modern background surfaces. While it is too light for small, low-contrast text, it excels in interface designs requiring a calm, non-aggressive color palette.
Is #ce8a93 readable on white or black?
#ce8a93 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.