#CEAAA3 color
The hex color #CEAAA3 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.8% red, 66.7% green and 63.9% blue (206, 170, 163).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 30% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 21% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Parfait (#C8A6A1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.9:1).
#CEAAA3 color codes
| HEX | #CEAAA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(206, 170, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.8%, 66.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 30%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 21%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.57, 12.03, 8.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.57, 14.75, 35.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.439, 44.517, 40.79) | |
| Decimal | 13544099 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CEAAA3, 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 #CEAAA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CEAAA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | 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 #CEAAA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1aea2Protanopia
no red cones#bab5a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7a6a8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ceaaa3; }
.text { color: #ceaaa3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ceaaa3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(206 170 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ceaaa3, #cebfa3); }
Similar colors
#c8a6a1Parfait#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#cdb1abGarden Snail#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#bd9d95Coca Mocha#cda291Cashmere Clay#e0b4a4Prosciutto
Closest common color name: Dusty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #CEAAA3?
- #CEAAA3 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Parfait. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CEAAA3?
- The RGB value is 206, 170, 163: 206 red, 170 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CEAAA3?
- The complementary color is #A3C7CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CEAAA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.9:1 and white text 2.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.