#C6B4BD Hex Color
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Tinted with gray, #c6b4bd is a dusty, ashy pink with low saturation and a soft, balanced presence. This hex code brings kindness, tenderness, and understated romance to cosmetics, fashion, intimate products, and floral packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or burgundy; its muted lightness can look washed out against white at large scale.
Questions about #c6b4bd
What is #c6b4bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b4bd is rgb(198, 180, 189), in HSL hsl(330, 14%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 5%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #c6b4bd in a palette?
The best pairings for #c6b4bd include charcoal for readable contrast, deep plum for a tonal look, and muted olive for an earthy counterpoint in branding, packaging, or editorial layouts with a softer finish.
Is #c6b4bd readable on white or black?
#c6b4bd has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.