#C980C5 Hex Color
Sophisticated muted magenta with dusty undertones
This muted magenta balances soft, playful undertones with a sophisticated, dusty quality. Because it is highly legible, it works well as a primary accent in cosmetics or playful branding palettes. The hex code for this color is #c980c5. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its sweetness, as its unsaturated nature can look washed out against pure white backgrounds.
Questions about #c980c5
What is #c980c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c980c5 is rgb(201, 128, 197), in HSL hsl(303, 40%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 2%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c980c5?
#c980c5 thrives when anchored by darker, neutral tones that prevent it from feeling washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or cool slate gray to ground the sweetness, or try a soft sage green for a balanced, earthy contrast.
How does #c980c5 perform on screen?
#c980c5 is highly legible but lacks the punch of vibrant magentas, making it ideal for secondary elements or brand accents. Because of its dusty, unsaturated quality, it often loses impact against pure white, so consider using darker backgrounds for better visibility.
Is #c980c5 readable on white or black?
#c980c5 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.