Cold Turkey
Also known as: Puka Shell, Subdued Hue, Rosy Linen, Subdue Red
With its warm undertone, Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.76:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cold Turkey color codes
- HEX
- #CAB5B2
- RGB
- rgb(202, 181, 178)
- RGBA
- rgba(202, 181, 178, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 18%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 12%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(75.4 7.4 4.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.025 27.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 9.2
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 11.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cold Turkey works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cold Turkey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cold Turkey by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.95:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.76:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cold Turkey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey triad
Similar colors
- Mothy#CEBBB3 · ΔE 3.1
- Grey Sheep#BAAAAA · ΔE 3.9
- Nebulous#C4B9B8 · ΔE 4.0
- Mushroom#BDACA3 · ΔE 4.8
- Martini#B7A8A3 · ΔE 4.9
- Taupedo#BAAEA8 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cold Turkey is closest to Wild Life.
Cold Turkey FAQs
What color is Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey is a light red with the hex code #CAB5B2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 18% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cold Turkey?
The hex code for Cold Turkey is #CAB5B2. In RGB it's rgb(202, 181, 178), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 21%).
What colors go well with Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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