#C294A2 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #c294a2 graphic
Soft and dusty, #c294a2 is a very unsaturated pink with warm mauve undertones and mellow lightness. Its ashy finish suggests gentleness, tenderness, and quiet romance without feeling sugary. The hex code #c294a2 works well for spring palettes, cosmetics, intimate products, and floral packaging, especially as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text reads clearly on it.

Questions about #c294a2

What is #c294a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c294a2 is rgb(194, 148, 162), in HSL hsl(342, 27%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 16%, 24%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c294a2?
#c294a2 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which give its pale, dusty warmth sharper structure without making the palette feel sugary. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, muted sage, or brass accents in packaging and editorial layouts.
Is #c294a2 readable on white or black?
#c294a2 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.