#C490A5 Hex Color
Dusty mauve with sophisticated warm undertones
This dusty, desaturated pink carries warm, mauve undertones that prevent it from appearing too sweet. As a muted tone, #c490a5 works best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. It provides excellent legibility for black text, making it a functional choice for UI elements. Pair this hex code with slate grey or deep charcoal to ground its inherent softness in more sophisticated, modern designs.
Questions about #c490a5
What is #c490a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c490a5 is rgb(196, 144, 165), in HSL hsl(336, 31%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 16%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c490a5 in a design layout?
Is #c490a5 a warm or cool tone?
It is primarily a warm tone due to its mauve and pink roots, but its dusty, desaturated quality keeps it from feeling overly aggressive. The grey influence in #c490a5 cools down the inherent sweetness of the pink, creating a versatile, neutral-leaning aesthetic.
Is #c490a5 readable on white or black?
#c490a5 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.