#CFA093 Hex Color
A dusty pastel red with warmth
The hex code #cfa093 is a warm, pastel red with dusty rose undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness suggests softness and gentleness, while a restrained red base can support romance or spring themes. Use it as a broad background with black text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #cfa093
What is #cfa093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfa093 is rgb(207, 160, 147), in HSL hsl(13, 38%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 29%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cfa093?
#cfa093 pairs well with dark charcoal, deep blue, muted olive, and warm cream, because these grounded partners give its pale, dusty red base enough structure without overpowering its softness or warmth. Use darker partners for text, borders, and stronger visual anchors.
Does #cfa093 read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #cfa093 reads warm because its muted red base carries a soft peach-brown cast rather than a blue cast, giving the shade a mellow, approachable feel across most palettes. Its low saturation suits calm lifestyle layouts, baby products, and romantic branding.
Is #cfa093 readable on white or black?
#cfa093 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.