#C97E9A Hex Color
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Reach for petaled pink when a design needs warmth without noise. This muted, mid-tone shade has soft red undertones and works best as a supporting color behind dark text, which clears WCAG AA at about 6.9:1 contrast. Next to white it can wash out, so pair the hex code #c97e9a with plum or deep teal accents instead.
Questions about #c97e9a
What is #c97e9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97e9a is rgb(201, 126, 154), in HSL hsl(338, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 23%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c97e9a?
Deep teal and plum make #c97e9a feel richer than white does, since pale backgrounds can wash out its soft red undertones. For text on top, black reads clearly at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Is #c97e9a a warm or cool pink?
Warm. Its red undertones and muted saturation give it a powdery, mellow feel rather than the sharp coolness of magenta-based pinks. That softness suits romance, confectionery, and floral themes.
Is #c97e9a readable on white or black?
#c97e9a has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.