#C48D9F Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink feels mellow and gentle due to its heavy gray undertones. Because it has enough contrast for readability, hex code #c48d9f works surprisingly well as a soft, non-intrusive background for body text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its sweetness and avoid a washed-out look on screen. It is an ideal choice for modern, fashion-forward branding.
Questions about #c48d9f
What is #c48d9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48d9f is rgb(196, 141, 159), in HSL hsl(340, 32%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 19%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c48d9f?
#c48d9f acts as a neutral pink, so it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or cool slate gray to ground its inherent softness. Avoid overly bright pastels, which can make this color appear washed out or muddy on screen.
Is #c48d9f readable on white or black?
#c48d9f has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.