#C29C98 Hex Color
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#c29c98 is a soft, dusty red with a pale, ashy finish and very low saturation. Its gentle warmth suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and muted backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or olive, since it can look washed out next to white. The hex code #c29c98 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #c29c98
What is #c29c98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29c98 is rgb(194, 156, 152), in HSL hsl(6, 26%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c29c98?
Does #c29c98 read as warm or cool?
#c29c98 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base carries a gentle rosy-brown cast, while its low saturation and pale, ashy finish keep the warmth restrained rather than vivid. It feels softer and quieter than a saturated scarlet or true red.
Is #c29c98 readable on white or black?
#c29c98 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.