#C99484 Hex Color
A soft and warm dusty rose
This dusty rose offers a warm, unsaturated alternative to standard pinks. Designers use #c99484 as a grounding base color for projects requiring a soft, organic feel. It works best against dark charcoal or crisp cream rather than stark white. The hex code is #c99484, and its high contrast allows for clear, readable black body text.
Questions about #c99484
What is #c99484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99484 is rgb(201, 148, 132), in HSL hsl(14, 39%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 34%, 21%.
What color palettes work best with #c99484?
This dusty rose pairs effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal or warm off-whites to create balance. It avoids the harshness of stark white, making it an excellent choice for organic, modern branding that requires a sophisticated and grounded aesthetic.
Is #c99484 readable on white or black?
#c99484 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.