#CEA187 Hex Color
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The hex code #cea187 is a dusty, pastel orange with warm gray-beige undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness suggests softness and youthful optimism, making it useful for spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting background with deep brown or navy, since black text reads clearly against this shade.
Questions about #cea187
What is #cea187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cea187 is rgb(206, 161, 135), in HSL hsl(22, 42%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 34%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cea187?
Does #cea187 work with black or white text?
Black text reaches about a 9:1 contrast ratio on #cea187, while white is about 2.3:1, so black is the better choice for accessible body text and interface labels in most designs.
Where does #cea187 work well?
The #cea187 hex color works well as a supporting background or accent in spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and autumn-inspired layouts because its low saturation feels soft and approachable.
Is #cea187 readable on white or black?
#cea187 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.