#CE9FAE Hex Color
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#ce9fae sits close to dusty rose, a pale pink with a gray undertone that keeps it mellow instead of sweet. Its low saturation works well as a soft background for cosmetics, spring themes, or confectionery packaging, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or forest green for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, so body copy passes WCAG AA.
Questions about #ce9fae
What is #ce9fae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9fae is rgb(206, 159, 174), in HSL hsl(341, 32%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 16%, 19%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ce9fae?
Deep plum and forest green give #ce9fae the contrast its muted tone needs, while charcoal grounds it in editorial layouts. Avoid pale grays and creams, which make it look washed out rather than soft.
Is #ce9fae a warm or cool pink?
#ce9fae reads warm. Its red lean and gray undertone give it a dusty, mellow feel, closer to dried rose petals than the cooler blues found in magenta or fuchsia pinks.
Is #ce9fae readable on white or black?
#ce9fae has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.