#C6799A Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this pink leans warm with a soft gray undertone. #c6799a works best as a supporting tone or accent beside deep plum or olive, where its gentler character stands out. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so pair it with darker neighbors. Black text reads clearly on it, at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c6799a
What is #c6799a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6799a is rgb(198, 121, 154), in HSL hsl(334, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 22%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6799a?
Deep plum, olive, and navy all flatter #c6799a because their depth offsets its muted softness. Cream and charcoal work too when you want a calmer, lower-contrast palette.
Is #c6799a readable on white or black?
#c6799a has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.