#C5BEC3 Hex Color
Faded magenta with an ashy edge
Not quite grey and not quite pink, #c5bec3 is a pale magenta faded almost to neutral. Its low saturation and lightness give it an airy, delicate feel, which suits soft backgrounds, cosmetics, and minimal layouts. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, since it can look washed out next to plain white. Deep plum and charcoal make richer partners than beige. The hex code #c5bec3 also has enough contrast for black body text.
Questions about #c5bec3
What is #c5bec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5bec3 is rgb(197, 190, 195), in HSL hsl(317, 6%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 1%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5bec3?
Deep plum, dark charcoal, and muted wine red all bring out the magenta undertone in #c5bec3 without overpowering it. Avoid beige and cream, which make it look flat and gray by comparison.
Is #c5bec3 readable on white or black?
#c5bec3 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.