#C59090 Hex Color
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Dusty rose tones like this one suit spring packaging, beauty products, and soft brand backgrounds. It is a heavily muted red, with a gray undertone that keeps it warm and calm. Pair it with deep teal for contrast or cream for a vintage feel. The hex code is #c59090, and dark text on it reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, safe for body copy.
Questions about #c59090
What is #c59090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59090 is rgb(197, 144, 144), in HSL hsl(0, 31%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 27%, 23%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors go well with #c59090?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all give #c59090 contrast without clashing. For a softer palette, pair it with cream, tan, or muted sage.
Is #c59090 readable on white or black?
#c59090 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.