#C47CBB Hex Color
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The hex code #c47cbb is a moderately muted magenta with a light, softened finish and a slight cool violet undertone. Its gentle saturation suits cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and romantic or intimate products without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; black text also reaches about 6.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c47cbb
What is #c47cbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47cbb is rgb(196, 124, 187), in HSL hsl(308, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 5%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c47cbb?
#c47cbb pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, or muted sage, which give its softened magenta base more structure without overpowering it. Use it as a supporting color in a 60/30/10 palette, especially for beauty, fashion, or romance-focused work.
Is #c47cbb readable on white or black?
#c47cbb has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.