Color swatch image showing #DEA5A1 with RGB(222,165,161) values

#DEA5A1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DEA5A1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DEA5A1 Color Information

#DEA5A1 RGB value is (222, 165, 161). The hex color red value is 222, green is 165, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 27 percent, 13 percent.

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#DEA5A1 Color Meaning

Color #DEA5A1 conveys delicate sentiment, faded beauty, and quiet nostalgia. #DEA5A1 muted, dusty pink resembles faded roses, vintage lace, or powdered blush, suggesting tenderness that has been softened by time. Psychologically, color #DEA5A1 is calming and subtly romantic, promoting feelings of affectionate memory, gentle care, and respectful admiration. #DEA5A1 soothes emotional agitation with its vintage warmth, offering a sense of sentimental comfort and timeless grace. #DEA5A1 color feels both elegant and fragile, speaking of beauty that is appreciated for its history. Symbolically, color #DEA5A1 represents enduring gentility, romantic memory preserved, and love that has mellowed into a quiet, constant presence. #DEA5A1 is the color of a cherished heirloom or a love letter kept for decades. Culturally, #DEA5A1 appears in shabby chic decor, historical romance aesthetics, and branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy femininity. Color #DEA5A1 embodies a sophisticated, non-threatening form of romance that values tradition and subtlety over boldness.

Color Conversion

Convert #DEA5A1 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#DEA5A1
RGB
rgb(222, 165, 161)
HSL
hsl(4°, 48%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 27%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 27%, 87%)
XYZ
50.0124 45.0131 39.7707
Yxy
45.0131 0.3710 0.3339
Hunter Lab
67.0918 4.5090 1.8275
CIE-Lab
72.9005 20.4687 10.3113

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DEA5A1 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DEA5A1 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DEA5A1 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DEA5A1 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DEA5A1

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DEA5A1;

Text Color

color: #DEA5A1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DEA5A1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DEA5A140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DEA5A1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEA5A1 0%, #a34039 100%);

#DEA5A1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DEA5A1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.