#C698A7 Hex Color
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#c698a7 is a pastel, ashy pink with warm undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, dusty finish suggests softness, tenderness, and quiet romance without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, beauty, fashion, or intimate product designs. The hex code works behind black text, which achieves about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c698a7
What is #c698a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c698a7 is rgb(198, 152, 167), in HSL hsl(340, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 16%, 22%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c698a7?
#c698a7 pairs well with charcoal text, deep olive, muted cream, and burgundy accents because its dusty warmth benefits from grounded contrast. Use it as a supporting tone rather than surrounding it with similarly pale colors.
Is #c698a7 readable on white or black?
#c698a7 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.