#DEA297 Hex Color
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Not a true red at all, #dea297 is a dusty rose with gray undertones and very little saturation. Its lightness keeps the mood mellow, so treat it as a soft base rather than a bold accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep it from washing out. Black text hits about 9.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #dea297
What is #dea297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea297 is rgb(222, 162, 151), in HSL hsl(9, 52%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 32%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dea297?
Is #dea297 safe to use behind body text?
Yes, with dark text. #dea297 reaches about 9.7:1 contrast against black, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. White text falls well short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #dea297 readable on white or black?
#dea297 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.72:1 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.