#C46D8B Hex Color
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A dusty, muted pink with a matte, almost powdery finish. #c46d8b reads warm and mellow because gray pulls down its saturation, so it suits supporting roles in a 60/30/10 palette. Pair it with deep plum or olive for contrast that feels rich, since plain white can wash it out. Black text on #c46d8b reaches about 5.9:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #c46d8b
What is #c46d8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46d8b is rgb(196, 109, 139), in HSL hsl(339, 42%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 29%, 23%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c46d8b?
Deep plum, olive, and charcoal all flatter #c46d8b. Its muted warmth makes darker, richer tones stand out, while pure white can wash it out. Use it as a supporting tone and let one dark accent carry contrast.
Is #c46d8b readable on white or black?
#c46d8b has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.