#C68A9A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty pink avoids the loudness of standard shades, offering a mellow and warm character. It functions well as a supporting tone in branding or fashion, especially when paired with slate grays to anchor the softness. Because black text maintains a high 7.5:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #c68a9a remains legible even at small body sizes for UI design.
Questions about #c68a9a
What is #c68a9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68a9a is rgb(198, 138, 154), in HSL hsl(344, 34%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 22%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c68a9a?
This muted pink works beautifully when anchored by deep charcoal or soft slate grays to balance its warmth. For a monochromatic or analogous approach, pairing #c68a9a with lighter, desaturated creams or deeper dusty mauves creates a sophisticated, cohesive palette for branding.
Is #c68a9a readable on white or black?
#c68a9a has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.