#C97A9D Hex Color
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Reach for this muted pink when a brand needs warmth without the sugar. #c97a9d carries a grayed, mauve-like undertone that reads mellow and grown-up, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and romantic editorial work. It works best as a supporting tone; next to white it can wash out, but black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c97a9d
What is #c97a9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97a9d is rgb(201, 122, 157), in HSL hsl(333, 42%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 22%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c97a9d?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal all flatter #c97a9d, pulling out its rosy warmth without clashing. Avoid pale pastels beside it, since the combination tends to look faded rather than soft.
Is #c97a9d readable on white or black?
#c97a9d has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.