#C6B8BA Hex Color
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Faded almost to grey, #c6b8ba is a light red with its saturation stripped down to a dusty, ashy whisper. The passion of red stays, but the urgency drains out, which makes it useful for romance branding, soft packaging, and calm editorial layouts. Treat it as a supporting tone under deep plum or charcoal rather than a hero color, and note that black text reads on it at roughly 11:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #c6b8ba
What is #c6b8ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b8ba is rgb(198, 184, 186), in HSL hsl(351, 11%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 6%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6b8ba?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all make #c6b8ba look richer by contrast, since the muted red needs darker neighbors to hold its own. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, which wash it out completely.
Is #c6b8ba readable on white or black?
#c6b8ba has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.