#C98C94 Hex Color

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#c98c94 is a dusty, unsaturated rose that trades typical red aggression for a mellow, ashy warmth. This muted tone functions best as a soft background or a supporting accent in spring-themed palettes. Because it maintains a 7.7:1 contrast ratio with black text, it remains highly readable for UI elements. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals to avoid a washed-out appearance.

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What is #c98c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c98c94 is rgb(201, 140, 148), in HSL hsl(352, 36%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 26%, 21%.

What colors pair best with the muted rose of #c98c94?

Because #c98c94 is desaturated and ashy, it shines when paired with charcoal or deep, cool slate tones to prevent it from looking washed out. You can also ground this rose with sage green for an organic, balanced, and soft spring aesthetic.

Is #c98c94 readable on white or black?

#c98c94 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.

#C98C94 Hex Color

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