#C993B0 Hex Color
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#c993b0 is a muted, warm pink with ashy mauve undertones and medium-light value. Its dusty finish suggests softness and tenderness, making it useful for spring graphics, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside deep navy or espresso, since it can look washed out against white. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #c993b0
What is #c993b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c993b0 is rgb(201, 147, 176), in HSL hsl(328, 33%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 12%, 21%.
Does #c993b0 read as a warm or cool color?
#c993b0 reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty mauve undertones lean red rather than blue, giving it a soft, understated character that works well with deep navy for cooler contrast.
What colors pair well with #c993b0?
Pair #c993b0 with deep navy or espresso for grounded contrast, or use soft cream to keep the palette gentle; white alone may make this medium-light pink look washed out in large areas.
Is #c993b0 readable on white or black?
#c993b0 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.