#C38CC0 Hex Color
Soft mauve with tender charm
Pastel and unsaturated, #c38cc0 is a soft magenta with a muted mauve cast and moderate lightness. The hex code #c38cc0 brings gentleness and romance to spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, and intimate branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white can make it look washed out.
Questions about #c38cc0
What is #c38cc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c38cc0 is rgb(195, 140, 192), in HSL hsl(303, 31%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 2%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c38cc0?
Navy, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #c38cc0, adding contrast while preserving its gentle mood; use cream or dusty rose for softer palettes, and avoid relying on white because the color can appear washed out.
Is #c38cc0 readable on white or black?
#c38cc0 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.