#C2A9BB Hex Color
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#c2a9bb is a dusty magenta with heavy gray undertones, sitting close to mauve. Its low saturation keeps things soft, so it reads tender rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which clears contrast at about 9.7:1. Pair it with deep plum or forest green for palettes that feel sweet without turning saccharine. The hex code #c2a9bb suits cosmetics, confectionery, and romantic branding.
Questions about #c2a9bb
What is #c2a9bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2a9bb is rgb(194, 169, 187), in HSL hsl(317, 17%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 4%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2a9bb?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #c2a9bb without overpowering it. Its gray undertone also lets it sit comfortably beside cream and warm wood tones in soft, muted palettes.
Does #c2a9bb read warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm. The magenta base carries a pink glow, but the heavy gray desaturation pulls it toward neutral, so it can sit with either warm creams or cool grays.
Is #c2a9bb readable on white or black?
#c2a9bb has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.