#DEA7AA Hex Color
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#dea7aa is a pastel, dusty red with a warm, ashy undertone and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness gives layouts a gentle, youthful feel, while the muted red still suggests energy and romance. Use it as a spring background or supporting brand tone, though it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #dea7aa supports clear black text at about 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #dea7aa
What is #dea7aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea7aa is rgb(222, 167, 170), in HSL hsl(357, 45%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 23%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dea7aa?
#dea7aa pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted sage because darker or softened neighbors balance its pale, ashy warmth. Use navy for stronger contrast and sage for a restrained spring palette.
Is #dea7aa readable on white or black?
#dea7aa has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.