#C46382 Hex Color
A warm dusty rose with character
Mellow and unsaturated, #c46382 carries a warm, dusty quality that avoids the sweetness of bright pinks. It functions best as an accent color in branding or fashion rather than a large-scale background, where it can appear flat. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with dark, desaturated teals or slate greys. Because of its decent contrast, black text remains legible on this shade for most uses.
Questions about #c46382
What is #c46382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46382 is rgb(196, 99, 130), in HSL hsl(341, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 34%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c46382?
#c46382 works best when grounded by dark, desaturated tones that stabilize its inherent warmth. It creates a sophisticated contrast when paired with slate grey or deep teals, which allow the dusty rose undertones to pop without overwhelming the design.
Is #c46382 a good choice for text?
You can safely use #c46382 for text, provided you stick to black or very dark colors to maintain readability. While it has decent contrast, it is best reserved for accents or headers rather than long paragraphs, which can eventually cause eye strain.
Is #c46382 readable on white or black?
#c46382 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.