#C1918F Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A dusty, unsaturated rose, #c1918f offers a muted, earthy warmth that feels approachable rather than intense. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a grounding background color rather than a focal accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, it is a safe choice for UI elements.
Questions about #c1918f
What is #c1918f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1918f is rgb(193, 145, 143), in HSL hsl(2, 29%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 26%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c1918f?
This muted rose relies on contrast to shine, so combine it with charcoal or deep slate blue for a sophisticated look. These dark, cool-toned neutrals anchor the warmth of #c1918f, preventing the design from feeling too washed out or overly soft.
Is #c1918f suitable for UI text?
While #c1918f provides decent readability against white backgrounds, it is best reserved for backgrounds or large UI elements rather than small, high-density text. Use a darker shade like charcoal for body copy to ensure your interface remains accessible and clear.
Is #c1918f readable on white or black?
#c1918f has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.