#C8A3B4 Hex Color

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This ashy, desaturated pink brings a soft, muted character to UI designs and branding. The hex code for this color is #c8a3b4. Because it is quite grey, it can look washed out next to pure white backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal grey or dark slate for a modern look. It offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible for body copy.

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What is #c8a3b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c8a3b4 is rgb(200, 163, 180), in HSL hsl(332, 25%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 10%, 22%.

What colors pair well with #c8a3b4?

Because #c8a3b4 is a muted, dusty tone, it functions beautifully when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate. You can also introduce warmth by pairing it with terracotta for a balanced, earthy composition that feels intentional rather than washed out.

Is #c8a3b4 readable on white or black?

#c8a3b4 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.35:1 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.

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