#C89F95 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated reddish hue feels soft and approachable without being overly sweet. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #c89f95 works best as a supporting background tone in organic or minimal palettes rather than a primary shade. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its excellent readability, or use it alongside sage greens for a grounded, earthy combination.
Questions about #c89f95
What is #c89f95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c89f95 is rgb(200, 159, 149), in HSL hsl(12, 32%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 25%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c89f95 for a balanced palette?
Does #c89f95 function better as a primary or secondary color?
Due to its muted, ashy undertones, #c89f95 serves best as a supporting background shade rather than a primary color. Its low saturation allows it to recede into the background, letting text and imagery take center stage without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #c89f95 readable on white or black?
#c89f95 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.