#C47B89 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with warm pink undertones, the hex code for this color is #c47b89. It feels approachable and mellow rather than aggressive. Because the value is relatively dark, black text remains highly legible against this shade. It works best as an accent in beauty or floral branding, since large background areas can often feel washed out.
Questions about #c47b89
What is #c47b89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47b89 is rgb(196, 123, 137), in HSL hsl(348, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 30%, 23%.
Does #c47b89 work well for body text or large background areas?
Using #c47b89 as a large background can appear washed out or muddy due to its muted saturation. It functions best as an accent color or in smaller UI elements, while keeping text in charcoal or deep brown for readability.
What colors pair harmoniously with the dusty tone of #c47b89?
Is #c47b89 readable on white or black?
#c47b89 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.