#C7A9BE Hex Color
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#c7a9be is a light, dusty magenta with ashy purple undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, gentle character suits spring palettes, baby products, cosmetics, romance, and intimate branding. Use it as a soft background with black text, or as a supporting tone beside dark plum. White text lacks contrast, while the hex code #c7a9be can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #c7a9be
What is #c7a9be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a9be is rgb(199, 169, 190), in HSL hsl(318, 21%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 5%, 22%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a9be?
#c7a9be pairs well with dark plum, charcoal, and muted sage because their deeper or earthy values give its pale, dusty surface more definition in packaging, editorial layouts, and gentle seasonal branding. For a softer palette, add cream and warm taupe, while avoiding too much bright white, which can make it look flat.
Is #c7a9be readable on white or black?
#c7a9be has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 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.