#DEA5AB Hex Color
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Spring nursery themes and baby packaging are a natural home for this dusty pastel red. The hex code #dea5ab is very unsaturated, with a gray undertone that keeps it mellow and warm rather than loud. It works best as a soft base, flattered by deep plum or olive accents. Black text stays readable on it, but next to plain white it can wash out.
Questions about #dea5ab
What is #dea5ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea5ab is rgb(222, 165, 171), in HSL hsl(354, 46%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 23%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dea5ab?
Deep plum, olive, and charcoal all give this muted red enough contrast to stand out. Cream and warm beige pairings feel softer but risk blending into it.
Is #dea5ab readable on white or black?
#dea5ab has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.