#CE938E Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #ce938e is a dusty pastel red with soft, ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood gentle, though it can look washed out beside pure white. It works best as a dominant background tone, where black text stays readable. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a richer palette. The hex code #ce938e suits spring themes, romance branding, and baby products.
Questions about #ce938e
What is #ce938e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce938e is rgb(206, 147, 142), in HSL hsl(5, 40%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 31%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce938e?
Deep teal and charcoal make #ce938e feel richer, while navy gives it a cooler, steadier edge. Skip pale neutrals like cream, which drain its warmth and leave the red looking flat.
Is #ce938e readable on white or black?
#ce938e has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.