#C96A8A Hex Color
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#c96a8a is a muted, warm pink with a rose undertone. Its mid lightness keeps it soft rather than loud, which suits cosmetics packaging, confectionery branding, and romantic fashion lines. It works best as a dominant base with cream or navy accents, though it can read flat next to pure white. The hex code #c96a8a also holds up well behind small body text, with enough contrast for black type to stay readable.
Questions about #c96a8a
What is #c96a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96a8a is rgb(201, 106, 138), in HSL hsl(340, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 31%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c96a8a?
Cream, navy, and soft charcoal all flatter #c96a8a. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or olive as supporting tones.
Is #c96a8a warm or cool?
#c96a8a reads warm. Its rose undertone leans toward red, giving it a cozy, gentle feel rather than a crisp or icy one.
Is #c96a8a readable on white or black?
#c96a8a has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.