#C28192 Hex Color
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With warm red undertones and softened saturation, #c28192 is a mellow pink that feels tender, polished, and approachable. It works as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, romance, and confectionery palettes, especially beside deep plum or chocolate brown. The hex code #c28192 supports readable body text with black, offering about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c28192
What is #c28192 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28192 is rgb(194, 129, 146), in HSL hsl(344, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 25%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c28192?
#c28192 pairs well with deep plum or chocolate brown, which anchor its warm, softened pink character without competing with it; cream and pale neutrals create a lighter romantic palette, while dark accents add stronger definition.
Does #c28192 read as a warm or cool pink?
#c28192 reads as a warm, muted pink because its red undertones outweigh the cool influence often found in blue-based pinks; softened saturation keeps that warmth gentle, making it approachable rather than vivid in interfaces, packaging, and fashion palettes.
Is #c28192 readable on white or black?
#c28192 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.