#C87C8C Hex Color
A dusty, warm pink with sophisticated charm
The hex code #c87c8c represents a muted, warm pink with dusty, desaturated undertones. It functions best as an accent color or a secondary brand element rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate to ground its softness. Because it maintains a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black, small body text remains perfectly legible.
Questions about #c87c8c
What is #c87c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c87c8c is rgb(200, 124, 140), in HSL hsl(347, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 30%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c87c8c?
Because #c87c8c has a warm, dusty character, it balances beautifully against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate. These dark grays provide the necessary weight to anchor the softness of the pink without overpowering the design.
Is #c87c8c readable on white or black?
#c87c8c has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.