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#CB9AA5 color code is #CB9AA5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cb9aa5.

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#CB9AA5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CB9AA5 is 0.3852. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.41:1 against white and 8.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CB9AA5 on white2.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CB9AA5 on black8.70:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CB9AA52.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CB9AA58.70:1AAA

#CB9AA5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CB9AA5?+
The hex code for #CB9AA5 is #CB9AA5. In RGB it's rgb(203, 154, 165), and in HSL it's hsl(347, 32%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #CB9AA5?+
#CB9AA5 in RGB is (203, 154, 165). Written in CSS: rgb(203, 154, 165).
What is the CMYK value of #CB9AA5?+
#CB9AA5 converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 19%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CB9AA5.
Is #cb9aa5 a warm or cool color?+
#CB9AA5 (#CB9AA5) is a warm red — its hue sits at 347° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cb9aa5 belong to?+
#CB9AA5 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 347°, 32%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #cb9aa5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CB9AA5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.41:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cb9aa5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CB9AA5 (#CB9AA5) is 7429 C Mauve Shadow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CB9AA5 in design

Practical guidance for using #cb9aa5 (#CB9AA5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CB9AA5 (#CB9AA5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CB9AA5 (#CB9AA5) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CB9AA5 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #cb9aa5 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CB9AA5 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.