#C7ABA8 Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, #c7aba8 is a muted red that reads as a soft rosy mauve. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a statement color. It flatters deep forest green and charcoal far more than crisp white, which can wash it out. Black text sits at about 9.8:1 contrast here, well past the 4.5:1 AA threshold. The hex code #c7aba8 suits branding, packaging, and interior palettes that need warmth without noise.
Questions about #c7aba8
What is #c7aba8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7aba8 is rgb(199, 171, 168), in HSL hsl(6, 22%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 16%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7aba8?
Deep greens, navy, and charcoal bring out its warmth, while crisp white tends to wash it out. Try forest green for contrast or dark plum for a moodier palette.
Is #c7aba8 readable on white or black?
#c7aba8 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.