#C85777 Hex Color
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Somewhere between rose and raspberry, this warm pink carries a mellow, mid-dark weight that feels grown up rather than sugary. It shows up often in cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife branding, where it flatters plum and muted gold. Its hex code is #c85777. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #c85777
What is #c85777 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c85777 is rgb(200, 87, 119), in HSL hsl(343, 51%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 41%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c85777?
It pairs well with deep plum, muted gold, and dark teal, all of which bring out its warmth. Cream softens it for a gentler, more romantic palette.
Is #c85777 readable on white or black?
#c85777 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.