Pale Dusty Cinnabar is a medium-light, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CAB7AF, which equals rgb(202, 183, 175) in RGB and hsl(18, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M9 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CAB7AF - RGB
202, 183, 175 - HSL
18°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 9, 13, 21 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Cinnabar
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.90:1. Its complementary color is #AFC2CA.
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Pale Dusty Cinnabar color codes
| HEX | #CAB7AF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 183, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(18, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 18°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 9%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13285295 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Cinnabar
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F3F2 - 100
#EDE7E4 - 200
#E5DBD7 - 300
#DCCFCA - 400
#D3C3BC - 500
#CAB7AF - 600
#A89992 - 700
#877A75 - 800
#655C58 - 900
#433D3A - 950
#221F1D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Cinnabar
- Complementary
#AFC2CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock - Analogous −30°
#CAAFB5≈ Pale Dusty Ruby - Analogous +30°
#CAC5AF≈ Pale Dusty Gold - Triadic +120°
#AFCAB7≈ Pale Dusty Emerald - Triadic +240°
#B7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Indigo - Split 150°
#AFCAC5≈ Pale Dusty Teal - Split 210°
#AFB5CA≈ Pale Dusty Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Cinnabar
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Cinnabar | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Cinnabar | Aa | 10.90:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Cinnabar
background-color: #CAB7AF;color: #CAB7AF;background-color: rgb(202, 183, 175);background-color: hsl(18, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-cinnabar: #CAB7AF; }class="bg-[#CAB7AF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Cinnabar
- Pale Dusty Vermilion
#CAB5AF - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF - Pale Dusty Scarlet
#CAB2AF - Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Pale Dusty Cardinal
#CAAFB2 - Pale Dusty Crimson
#CAAFB5 - Pale Dusty Ruby
#CAAFB7 - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Carmine
#CAAFBA - Warm Gray 75
#C5BFBA
More brown shades
- Palest Muted Cinnabar
#F0E1DB - Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#372A25 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045 - Medium Light Dusty Cinnabar
#A98B7E - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Very Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#DACDC8 - Palest Dusty Cinnabar
#EBE3E0 - Darkest Persimmon
#331400 - Very Dark Persimmon
#5C2500 - Dark Persimmon
#853500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Cinnabar?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Cinnabar is #CAB7AF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Cinnabar?
Pale Dusty Cinnabar has an RGB value of 202, 183, 175 (rgb(202, 183, 175)). In HSL it is 18°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Cinnabar?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Cinnabar. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 and black text has 10.90:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Cinnabar?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Cinnabar is #AFC2CA. Analogous colors #CAAFB5 and #CAC5AF also pair well.