#C19B97 Hex Color
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Reach for #c19b97 when a red needs softening, like spring layouts, baby products, or romance packaging. This dusty pastel carries gray undertones, so it reads gentle and youthful instead of loud. It works best as a supporting tone, since it washes out next to white. Black text passes contrast on it easily. The hex code for this shade is #c19b97.
Questions about #c19b97
What is #c19b97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c19b97 is rgb(193, 155, 151), in HSL hsl(6, 25%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 24%.
Which colors pair well with #c19b97?
Deep teal brings out the warmth in #c19b97, and charcoal grounds it for text and UI work. Darker partners hold up better than white, which tends to wash this pale shade out.
Can you put body text on #c19b97?
Black text on #c19b97 reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #c19b97 readable on white or black?
#c19b97 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.