#C4B2B3 Hex Color
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#c4b2b3 is a light, dusty red with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened character suits romance, beauty, and editorial branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #c4b2b3.
Questions about #c4b2b3
What is #c4b2b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b2b3 is rgb(196, 178, 179), in HSL hsl(357, 13%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 9%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4b2b3?
Does #c4b2b3 read as warm or cool?
#c4b2b3 reads as a muted, slightly cool red because its gray, ashy undertones soften the warmth normally associated with red. It works well when you want a romantic accent that feels restrained rather than vivid.
Is #c4b2b3 readable on white or black?
#c4b2b3 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.