#C47989 Hex Color
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Reach for #c47989 when a design needs a pink that behaves like a neutral. This muted, warm rose sits at mid-lightness, so it reads soft rather than sugary. It flatters cream, navy, and deep plum better than pure white, which can wash it out. Use it as a dominant base in cosmetics or confectionery branding, and note that black text on it passes WCAG AA at 6.4:1.
Questions about #c47989
What is #c47989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47989 is rgb(196, 121, 137), in HSL hsl(347, 39%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 30%, 23%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c47989?
Cream, deep plum, and navy all ground this muted pink, while warm grays keep it relaxed. Skip pairing it with pure white across large areas, since that combination can look washed out rather than crisp.
Is #c47989 readable on white or black?
#c47989 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.