#C494BC Hex Color

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Soft and dusty, #c494bc is a muted magenta with ashy pink-purple undertones and a gentle pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a tender, youthful mood suited to spring themes, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum, since black text reads clearly over this shade. The hex code is #c494bc.

Questions about #c494bc

What is #c494bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c494bc is rgb(196, 148, 188), in HSL hsl(310, 29%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 4%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c494bc?
#c494bc pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, cream, and muted sage, combining sharper contrast with its soft pastel quality and reinforcing a dusty, romantic mood in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use charcoal for text and deep plum for a richer accent.
Is #c494bc readable on white or black?
#c494bc has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.