#C48296 Hex Color

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Sitting between dusty rose and faded lipstick, #c48296 is a muted pink with warm, grayed undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow rather than sweet, which suits cosmetics packaging and soft branding. It works best as a supporting tone; deeper plum or warm cream flatter it more than white does. Black text on this hex code reaches about 7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.

Questions about #c48296

What is #c48296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48296 is rgb(196, 130, 150), in HSL hsl(342, 36%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 23%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c48296?
Deeper plum, warm cream, and muted olive all flatter #c48296 without washing it out. Plain white can make the pink look pale, so darker or earthier neighbors keep its rosy warmth intact.
Is #c48296 readable on white or black?
#c48296 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.