#C3788A Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c3788a is an unsaturated pink with dusty rose and subtle mauve undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests kindness, tenderness, romance, and charm without feeling childish. Use the hex code #c3788a as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, floral branding, or nightlife graphics, pairing it with deep plum or charcoal. Black text has about 6.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #c3788a
What is #c3788a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3788a is rgb(195, 120, 138), in HSL hsl(346, 38%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 29%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3788a?
#c3788a pairs well with deep plum for rich contrast, charcoal for a cleaner look, and cream or soft neutrals when you want to preserve its warm, romantic mood without making the palette feel overly sweet.
Does #c3788a read as warm or cool?
#c3788a reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty rose base carries red and subtle mauve undertones, giving it a softer, more grounded appearance than a bright blue-based pink.
Is #c3788a readable on white or black?
#c3788a has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.