#C0A4AC Hex Color

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Soft and muted, #c0a4ac is a dusty pink with gray undertones and low saturation. Its ashy look suggests kindness, tenderness, and understated romance, making it useful for cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and intimate branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or plum, where black text provides about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #c0a4ac.

Questions about #c0a4ac

What is #c0a4ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a4ac is rgb(192, 164, 172), in HSL hsl(343, 18%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 10%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0a4ac?
Pair #c0a4ac with charcoal or plum for depth, warm cream for softness, and muted sage for a restrained floral palette; these accents balance its gray undertones without overwhelming its gentle, dusty character.
Is #c0a4ac readable on white or black?
#c0a4ac has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.