#D8ABA0 Hex Color
Dusty pastel red with a soft warmth
#d8aba0 is a dusty, pastel red with warm undertones. Its heavy muting keeps red’s usual energy in check, so it works well as a soft background with black text (about 10.3:1 contrast). Pair it with deep navy or sage for a mellow, springtime palette.
Questions about #d8aba0
What is #d8aba0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8aba0 is rgb(216, 171, 160), in HSL hsl(12, 42%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 26%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What does the hex code #d8aba0 pair well with?
#d8aba0 flatters deep navy and sage better than the obvious cream or camel pairings. Its low saturation gives those richer colors room to stand out while keeping the overall palette warm and mellow.
Is #d8aba0 readable on white or black?
#d8aba0 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.