Pale Dusty Crimson is a medium-light, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CAAFB5, which equals rgb(202, 175, 181) in RGB and hsl(347, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M13 Y10 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CAAFB5 - RGB
202, 175, 181 - HSL
347°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 13, 10, 21 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Crimson
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.31:1. Its complementary color is #AFCAC4.
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Pale Dusty Crimson color codes
| HEX | #CAAFB5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 175, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(347, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 347°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 13%, 10%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13283253 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F2F3 - 100
#EDE4E6 - 200
#E5D7DA - 300
#DCCACE - 400
#D3BCC1 - 500
#CAAFB5 - 600
#A89297 - 700
#877579 - 800
#65585B - 900
#433A3C - 950
#221D1E
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Crimson
- Complementary
#AFCAC4≈ Pale Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#CAAFC2≈ Pale Dusty Cerise - Analogous +30°
#CAB7AF≈ Pale Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#B5CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Leaf - Triadic +240°
#AFB5CA≈ Pale Dusty Sapphire - Split 150°
#AFCAB7≈ Pale Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#AFC2CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Crimson | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Crimson | Aa | 10.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Crimson
background-color: #CAAFB5;color: #CAAFB5;background-color: rgb(202, 175, 181);background-color: hsl(347, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-crimson: #CAAFB5; }class="bg-[#CAAFB5]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Crimson
- Pale Dusty Ruby
#CAAFB7 - Pale Dusty Cardinal
#CAAFB2 - Pale Dusty Carmine
#CAAFBA - Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Pale Dusty Scarlet
#CAB2AF - Pale Dusty Blush
#CAAFBD - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Pale Dusty Vermilion
#CAB5AF - Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#CAB7AF - Pale Dusty Raspberry
#CAAFC2 - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF - Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5
More pink shades
- Pale Soft Crimson
#E495A5 - Very Pale Soft Crimson
#EDB6C1 - Palest Soft Crimson
#F5D6DC - Pale Muted Crimson
#D7A2AD - Very Pale Muted Crimson
#E3BFC6 - Palest Muted Crimson
#F0DBDF - Very Pale Dusty Crimson
#DAC8CC - Palest Dusty Crimson
#EBE0E2 - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Very Pale Cardinal
#FFA3AC - Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Crimson?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Crimson is #CAAFB5.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Crimson?
Pale Dusty Crimson has an RGB value of 202, 175, 181 (rgb(202, 175, 181)). In HSL it is 347°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Crimson?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 and black text has 10.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Crimson?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Crimson is #AFCAC4. Analogous colors #CAAFC2 and #CAB7AF also pair well.