#C192BD Hex Color
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#c192bd is a muted, desaturated magenta with distinct lilac undertones. Because of its low chroma, it avoids the artificial sweetness of brighter pinks. This hex code provides excellent readability for small black text, making it a reliable choice for UI components and UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate grays to ground the color and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #c192bd
What is #c192bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c192bd is rgb(193, 146, 189), in HSL hsl(305, 27%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 2%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c192bd for design projects?
#c192bd pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate gray tones, which provide the necessary contrast to ground its muted lilac quality. Using darker neutrals prevents the color from appearing washed out or overly delicate on digital interfaces.
Is #c192bd readable on white or black?
#c192bd has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.