#C27794 Hex Color
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#c27794 is a warm, muted pink with mauve-gray undertones and a mellow, tender character. Its softened saturation suits cosmetics, fashion, romance, and confectionery packaging without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting brand tone or broad background with black text, which reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code #c27794 pairs especially well with espresso brown and soft cream.
Questions about #c27794
What is #c27794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c27794 is rgb(194, 119, 148), in HSL hsl(337, 38%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 24%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c27794?
The #c27794 hex color pairs well with espresso brown and soft cream, which reinforce its muted warmth, while charcoal adds sharper contrast and sage green introduces a subdued natural counterpoint without overpowering the pink.
Is #c27794 warm or cool?
#c27794 reads as a warm pink because its muted mauve-gray base carries gentle red-violet warmth rather than a blue, icy cast, especially when placed beside cool grays, crisp blues, or stark white backgrounds. Its softened saturation keeps that warmth understated and composed.
Is #c27794 readable on white or black?
#c27794 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.