#C2858B Hex Color
A dusty mellow rose with warm undertones
#c2858b is a dusty, unsaturated red with a mellow warmth. It lacks the intensity of primary red, so use it as a supporting tone instead of a dominant background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays to ensure high contrast. The result is a subtle, romantic feel that avoids appearing aggressive or urgent.
Questions about #c2858b
What is #c2858b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2858b is rgb(194, 133, 139), in HSL hsl(354, 33%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 28%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2858b?
Is #c2858b suitable for text on a white background?
Using #c2858b as body text on a white background will likely fail accessibility standards due to poor contrast. Reserve this shade for graphic elements, borders, or large headings rather than small, readable text to ensure users can clearly see your content.
Is #c2858b readable on white or black?
#c2858b has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.