#C0A5AD Hex Color
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#c0a5ad is an ashy, muted mauve with strong grey undertones. Because it lacks intense saturation, it works best as a neutral background or a supporting tone in a palette. Pair this hex code with deep charcoals or slate blues to prevent it from looking washed out. Its muted character makes it a versatile choice for cosmetic branding or soft, minimal UI designs where high contrast is necessary.
Questions about #c0a5ad
What is #c0a5ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a5ad is rgb(192, 165, 173), in HSL hsl(342, 18%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 10%, 25%.
What colors complement the muted tone of #c0a5ad?
This shade pairs naturally with charcoal or deep slate blues, which prevent the mauve from looking washed out. Adding a dark, high-contrast neutral grounds the composition and balances the softness of the grey undertones effectively.
Is #c0a5ad readable on white or black?
#c0a5ad has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.