#C0B5B9 Hex Color
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The hex color #c0b5b9 is a light, muted pink with ashy gray undertones and a dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests tenderness, politeness, and gentle charm, making it suitable for cosmetics, romance branding, floral packaging, and fashion. Use the hex code #c0b5b9 as a supporting tone with black text for strong readability at about 10.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c0b5b9
What is #c0b5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0b5b9 is rgb(192, 181, 185), in HSL hsl(338, 8%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0b5b9?
Pair #c0b5b9 with charcoal, cream, dusty mauve, or muted sage for balanced palettes. Charcoal adds readable contrast, while soft neutrals preserve its gentle feel and earthy accents make the dusty pink feel more modern.
Is #c0b5b9 readable on white or black?
#c0b5b9 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.