Carnation Coral
A muted and dusty coral red
Carnation Coral is an ashy, desaturated red with a distinct dusty quality. Because it is light and mellow, it works well as a grounding base for feminine or spring-themed palettes. Pair this color with charcoal gray for a modern, high-contrast look that keeps text legible. The hex code for Carnation Coral is #edb9ad.
Questions about Carnation Coral
What is the hex code for Carnation Coral?
Carnation Coral is #edb9ad. In RGB that is rgb(237, 185, 173), in HSL hsl(11, 64%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 27%, 7%.
What colors pair best with Carnation Coral #edb9ad?
Does Carnation Coral #edb9ad read as warm or cool?
Carnation Coral reads primarily as a warm, inviting hue, but its dusty, ashy undertones strip away the typical vibrancy of a standard coral. This specific quality makes it feel more neutral and sophisticated than a bright, summery orange, allowing it to function as a versatile background tone.
Is Carnation Coral readable on white or black?
Carnation Coral has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.