#CCA4A9 color
The hex color #CCA4A9 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 64.3% green and 66.3% blue (204, 164, 169).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 28% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 17% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.45:1).
#CCA4A9 color codes
| HEX | #CCA4A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 164, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 64.3%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 28%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 20%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 17%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.05, 15.47, 3.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.05, 15.76, 11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.339, 42.254, 43.296) | |
| Decimal | 13411497 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CCA4A9, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CCA4A9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CCA4A9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CCA4A9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaaaa9Protanopia
no red cones#b3b1a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4a1a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cca4a9; }
.text { color: #cca4a9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cca4a9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 164 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cca4a9, #ccb3a4); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#d5a1a9Young at Heart#dfb1b6Sakura#c8a6a1Parfait#c29594Mutabilis#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e2b5bdHeart’s Content
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #CCA4A9?
- #CCA4A9 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CCA4A9?
- The RGB value is 204, 164, 169: 204 red, 164 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CCA4A9?
- The complementary color is #A4CCC7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CCA4A9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.45:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.