Pale Dusty Raspberry is a medium-light, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CAAFC2, which equals rgb(202, 175, 194) in RGB and hsl(318, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M13 Y4 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CAAFC2 - RGB
202, 175, 194 - HSL
318°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 13, 4, 21 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Raspberry
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. 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 10.42:1. Its complementary color is #AFCAB7.
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Pale Dusty Raspberry color codes
| HEX | #CAAFC2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 175, 194) |
| HSL | hsl(318, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 318°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 13%, 4%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13283266 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Raspberry
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F2F5 - 100
#EDE4EB - 200
#E5D7E1 - 300
#DCCAD6 - 400
#D3BCCC - 500
#CAAFC2 - 600
#A892A2 - 700
#877581 - 800
#655861 - 900
#433A41 - 950
#221D20
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Raspberry
- Complementary
#AFCAB7≈ Pale Dusty Emerald - Analogous −30°
#C5AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Orchid - Analogous +30°
#CAAFB5≈ Pale Dusty Ruby - Triadic +120°
#C2CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Triadic +240°
#AFC2CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock - Split 150°
#B5CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Leaf - Split 210°
#AFCAC5≈ Pale Dusty Teal
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Raspberry
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Raspberry | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Raspberry | Aa | 10.42:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Raspberry
background-color: #CAAFC2;color: #CAAFC2;background-color: rgb(202, 175, 194);background-color: hsl(318, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-raspberry: #CAAFC2; }class="bg-[#CAAFC2]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Raspberry
- Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5 - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Pale Dusty Blush
#CAAFBD - Pale Dusty Magenta
#CAAFCA - Pale Dusty Carmine
#CAAFBA - Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Pale Dusty Ruby
#CAAFB7 - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Pale Dusty Crimson
#CAAFB5 - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA
More pink shades
- Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Deep Dusty Raspberry
#68455E - Medium Dark Dusty Raspberry
#815674 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Medium Light Dusty Raspberry
#A97E9C - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Very Pale Dusty Raspberry
#DAC8D5 - Palest Dusty Raspberry
#EBE0E8 - Darkest Rose
#33001F - Very Dark Rose
#5C0037 - Dark Rose
#850050
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Raspberry?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Raspberry is #CAAFC2.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Raspberry?
Pale Dusty Raspberry has an RGB value of 202, 175, 194 (rgb(202, 175, 194)). In HSL it is 318°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Raspberry?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Raspberry. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 and black text has 10.42:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Raspberry?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Raspberry is #AFCAB7. Analogous colors #C5AFCA and #CAAFB5 also pair well.