#C4B5B7 Hex Color
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#c4b5b7 is a muted, ashy red with dusty mauve and gray undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish softens red’s usual urgency, giving layouts a restrained sense of passion and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in romance, beauty, or editorial palettes, paired with black text for readable contrast. The hex code is #c4b5b7.
Questions about #c4b5b7
What is #c4b5b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b5b7 is rgb(196, 181, 183), in HSL hsl(352, 11%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 7%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4b5b7?
#c4b5b7 pairs well with black, cream, charcoal, and muted olive, which give its pale dusty red a firmer visual anchor without overpowering its gray-mauve undertones. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color in a busy palette.
Is #c4b5b7 readable on white or black?
#c4b5b7 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.