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#CEA6AB color code is #CEA6AB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cea6ab.

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#CEA6AB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CEA6AB is 0.4333. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.17:1 against white and 9.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CEA6AB on white2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CEA6AB on black9.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CEA6AB2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CEA6AB9.67:1AAA

#CEA6AB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CEA6AB?+
The hex code for #CEA6AB is #CEA6AB. In RGB it's rgb(206, 166, 171), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 29%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #CEA6AB?+
#CEA6AB in RGB is (206, 166, 171). Written in CSS: rgb(206, 166, 171).
What is the CMYK value of #CEA6AB?+
#CEA6AB converts to CMYK(0%, 19%, 17%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CEA6AB.
Is #cea6ab a warm or cool color?+
#CEA6AB (#CEA6AB) is a warm red — its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cea6ab belong to?+
#CEA6AB belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 353°, 29%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #cea6ab accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CEA6AB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.17:1 — 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 #cea6ab?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CEA6AB (#CEA6AB) is 14-1911 Dusty Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CEA6AB in design

Practical guidance for using #cea6ab (#CEA6AB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CEA6AB (#CEA6AB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CEA6AB (#CEA6AB) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#CEA6AB 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 — #cea6ab 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

#CEA6AB is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #CEA6AB

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #cea6ab (#CEA6AB). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige