#CE99AB Hex Color

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Dusty and gently warm, this pastel pink carries a gray undertone that keeps it mellow instead of sweet. The hex code #ce99ab works well as a soft base in beauty and spring palettes, and it looks richer beside deep plum than beside white. Black text passes contrast requirements on it, so it holds up behind small type.

Questions about #ce99ab

What is #ce99ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce99ab is rgb(206, 153, 171), in HSL hsl(340, 35%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 17%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce99ab?
#ce99ab looks richer beside deep plum, forest green, or charcoal than beside pale neutrals, which can wash it out. Cream and warm gray also flatter it for softer palettes.
Is #ce99ab readable on white or black?
#ce99ab has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.