#C2868D Hex Color
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#c2868d is a warm, dusty red with ashy undertones and low saturation, giving it a mellow, softened presence. It suggests passion and urgency without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone in romance, food, or entertainment palettes, pairing well with charcoal. The hex code #c2868d also supports clear black body text at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #c2868d
What is #c2868d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2868d is rgb(194, 134, 141), in HSL hsl(353, 33%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 27%, 24%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2868d?
charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive pair well with #c2868d, balancing its dusty warmth without making the palette feel overly sweet; charcoal adds structure, cream opens the palette, and olive gives the combination an earthy counterpoint.
Is #c2868d readable on white or black?
#c2868d has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 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.