#C176A4 Hex Color
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This muted magenta offers a dusty, sophisticated take on pink. Its lower saturation makes it versatile for cosmetics and romantic branding where aggressive brights feel too jarring. The hex code #c176a4 supports black text easily, meeting WCAG AA standards for readability. Use this shade as a supporting accent in 30 percent of your palette, or pair it with charcoal gray for a grounded look.
Questions about #c176a4
What is #c176a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c176a4 is rgb(193, 118, 164), in HSL hsl(323, 38%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 15%, 24%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c176a4 in a design palette?
Is #c176a4 readable on white or black?
#c176a4 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.