#C98EAA Hex Color
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#c98eaa is a muted, warm pink with a dusty mauve undertone and soft, mellow finish. Its gentle lightness suits spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or chocolate brown. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c98eaa.
Questions about #c98eaa
What is #c98eaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98eaa is rgb(201, 142, 170), in HSL hsl(332, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 15%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98eaa?
Pair #c98eaa with deep navy, chocolate brown, or burgundy to create grounded contrast while preserving its warm, romantic character, especially in fashion, cosmetics, editorial layouts, and soft seasonal branding projects.
Is #c98eaa a warm or cool color?
#c98eaa reads as a warm pink because its muted mauve base leans toward red and carries a gentle, earthy softness rather than the crisp blue cast found in cooler pinks. It works well in mellow, approachable palettes.
Is #c98eaa readable on white or black?
#c98eaa has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.