#C7A6B1 Hex Color
Dusty pink with a soft, muted charm
Cosmetics packaging and spring florals often need a pink with the volume turned down. The hex code #c7a6b1 delivers that: a dusty, ashy mauve pink that reads gentle rather than sugary. Its low saturation makes it a calm base for backgrounds, though it can wash out beside pure white, so try deep teal or charcoal as partners. Black text on it hits about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7a6b1
What is #c7a6b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a6b1 is rgb(199, 166, 177), in HSL hsl(340, 23%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 11%, 22%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a6b1?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c7a6b1 look richer than obvious cream pairings do. Muted olive and warm brown also work when you want an earthier, vintage feel.
Is #c7a6b1 readable on white or black?
#c7a6b1 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.