#C59C9D Hex Color
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The hex code #c59c9d describes a light, dusty red with muted pink undertones and an ashy finish. Its very low saturation gives layouts a soft, peaceful feel suited to spring themes, baby products, romance, and gentle branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy; black text remains highly legible on this background.
Questions about #c59c9d
What is #c59c9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59c9d is rgb(197, 156, 157), in HSL hsl(359, 26%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 20%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #c59c9d?
Does #c59c9d read as warm or cool?
#c59c9d reads as a muted, slightly warm red because its red channel is higher than its blue channel, while its low saturation softens the warmth into a dusty pink appearance.
Is #c59c9d readable on white or black?
#c59c9d has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.