#DEAE9F Hex Color
Gentle dusty red with warm undertones
This dusty, unsaturated shade of red leans heavily into warm, earthy territory. Because of its muted, pastel quality, #deae9f functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens, which ground its softness. With high contrast for text legibility, this hex code is a reliable choice for UI components that need a gentle, approachable feeling.
Questions about #deae9f
What is #deae9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deae9f is rgb(222, 174, 159), in HSL hsl(14, 49%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 28%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #deae9f?
Deep forest greens act as the perfect counterbalance to the softness of #deae9f, creating a grounded look. You can also pair this shade with warm charcoal or soft cream tones to maintain its approachable, earthy aesthetic in your interface designs.
Is #deae9f suitable for text on a white background?
This color is generally too light to be used for body text on a white background, as it will fail accessibility contrast standards. Reserve #deae9f for UI backgrounds, decorative elements, or large, bold headings where readability requirements are significantly more lenient.
Is #deae9f readable on white or black?
#deae9f has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.