#C489AC Hex Color
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Think of dried rose petals or faded bubblegum. #c489ac is a shade of magenta with that same muted, dusty quality. Its low saturation keeps the mood soft and tender, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and floral branding. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal, since it can wash out against plain white. The hex code for this color is #c489ac.
Questions about #c489ac
What is #c489ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c489ac is rgb(196, 137, 172), in HSL hsl(324, 33%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 12%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c489ac?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all give this muted magenta the contrast it lacks next to white. Warm browns and creams work too, keeping the palette soft without losing depth.
Is #c489ac readable on white or black?
#c489ac has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.