#C994A4 Hex Color
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#c994a4 is a pastel, ashy pink with very low saturation and a warm, mellow cast. Its dusty finish suggests softness and tenderness without feeling sugary. The hex code #c994a4 works well as a supporting tone for spring, cosmetics, baby products, and romance, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c994a4
What is #c994a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c994a4 is rgb(201, 148, 164), in HSL hsl(342, 33%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 18%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c994a4?
Is #c994a4 readable on white or black?
#c994a4 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.