#C89A9D Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel red with significant ashy undertones, #c89a9d feels muted and mellow rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays. Black text remains legible against this hex code, providing enough contrast for standard body copy.
Questions about #c89a9d
What is #c89a9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c89a9d is rgb(200, 154, 157), in HSL hsl(356, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 21%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c89a9d?
This dusty red works best when grounded by darker, cooler tones that stabilize its inherent warmth. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays for text, and acts as a sophisticated accent against deep forest green or sage.
Is #c89a9d suitable for body text?
While #c89a9d is legible against white or very light backgrounds, it is usually too light for long-form reading. Use it primarily for headers, decorative elements, or secondary UI components where you need to create a soft, welcoming mood without losing necessary visual contrast.
Is #c89a9d readable on white or black?
#c89a9d has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.