#C6A19B Hex Color
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#c6a19b is a pastel, dusty red with warm gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives it a soft, ashy mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, romance, and gentle brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c6a19b supports clear black text at about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c6a19b
What is #c6a19b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6a19b is rgb(198, 161, 155), in HSL hsl(8, 27%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 22%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6a19b?
#c6a19b pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, deep burgundy, and warm cream for balanced palettes. These combinations give its pale, dusty red enough structure without making packaging, editorial layouts, or calm interface themes feel harsh.
Is #c6a19b readable on white or black?
#c6a19b has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.