#C89EA1 Hex Color

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A dusty and ashy rose, #c89ea1 brings a mellow warmth to muted palettes. This desaturated red functions well as a dominant base color, offering enough gentleness for baby products or spring-themed branding. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy for visual depth. Because it maintains an 8.9:1 contrast ratio with black, the hex code is a practical choice for readable, soft UI backgrounds.

Questions about #c89ea1

What is #c89ea1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c89ea1 is rgb(200, 158, 161), in HSL hsl(356, 28%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 20%, 22%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #c89ea1?
#c89ea1 works exceptionally well when contrasted against deep, neutral tones that ground its natural warmth. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or dark navy to provide visual depth and structure, ensuring the dusty rose shade remains the focal point without feeling overwhelming.
Is #c89ea1 readable on white or black?
#c89ea1 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.86:1 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.