#C6B1BF Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy magenta. #c6b1bf sits close to grey, with just enough pink to feel tender instead of flat. Its low saturation suits cosmetics packaging, romance branding, and soft children’s products. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast; next to plain white it washes out. Black text on this hex code passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #c6b1bf
What is #c6b1bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b1bf is rgb(198, 177, 191), in HSL hsl(320, 16%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 4%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6b1bf?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal all bring out the pink in #c6b1bf without overpowering its greyed softness. For a warmer combo, try a muted terracotta accent.
Is #c6b1bf readable on white or black?
#c6b1bf has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.