Pale Dusty Tangerine is a medium-light, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CABFAF, which equals rgb(202, 191, 175) in RGB and hsl(36, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M5 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CABFAF - RGB
202, 191, 175 - HSL
36°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 5, 13, 21 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Tangerine
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 11.58:1. Its complementary color is #AFBACA.
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Pale Dusty Tangerine color codes
| HEX | #CABFAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 191, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 36°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 5%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13287343 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Tangerine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F4F2 - 100
#EDEAE4 - 200
#E5DFD7 - 300
#DCD4CA - 400
#D3CABC - 500
#CABFAF - 600
#A89F92 - 700
#877F75 - 800
#656058 - 900
#43403A - 950
#22201D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Tangerine
- Complementary
#AFBACA≈ Pale Dusty Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#CAB2AF≈ Pale Dusty Red - Analogous +30°
#C7CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Lime - Triadic +120°
#AFCABF≈ Pale Dusty Mint - Triadic +240°
#BFAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Violet - Split 150°
#AFC7CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock - Split 210°
#B2AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Tangerine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Tangerine | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Tangerine | Aa | 11.58:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Tangerine
background-color: #CABFAF;color: #CABFAF;background-color: rgb(202, 191, 175);background-color: hsl(36, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-tangerine: #CABFAF; }class="bg-[#CABFAF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Tangerine
- Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF - Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#CAB7AF - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Warm Gray 75
#C5BFBA - Pale Dusty Vermilion
#CAB5AF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF
More brown shades
- Palest Muted Tangerine
#F0E8DB - Very Dark Dusty Tangerine
#373025 - Dark Dusty Tangerine
#504535 - Deep Dusty Tangerine
#685A45 - Medium Light Dusty Tangerine
#A9987E - Light Dusty Tangerine
#BAAC97 - Very Pale Dusty Tangerine
#DAD3C8 - Palest Dusty Tangerine
#EBE7E0 - Darkest Amber
#332400 - Very Dark Amber
#5C4000 - Dark Amber
#855D00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Tangerine?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Tangerine is #CABFAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Tangerine?
Pale Dusty Tangerine has an RGB value of 202, 191, 175 (rgb(202, 191, 175)). In HSL it is 36°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Tangerine?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Tangerine. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 and black text has 11.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Tangerine?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Tangerine is #AFBACA. Analogous colors #CAB2AF and #C7CAAF also pair well.