#C9989C Hex Color
An approachable, earthy, and soft dusty rose
This dusty rose is a muted, desaturated red with warm, earthy undertones. Because it feels approachable and soft, it functions well as a supporting background color rather than a bold highlight. It reads clearly against black text, making it a functional choice for web interfaces. The hex code #c9989c pairs best with charcoal or dark slate to keep the design from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #c9989c
What is #c9989c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9989c is rgb(201, 152, 156), in HSL hsl(355, 31%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 22%, 21%.
How can I use #c9989c effectively in web design?
Use #c9989c as a soft background or accent color to create an approachable, vintage aesthetic that remains readable. It pairs best with charcoal or dark slate text rather than pure black to keep the design balanced and grounded.
Is #c9989c considered a warm or cool color?
While it is a muted, desaturated red, #c9989c leans warm due to its earthy, brownish undertones. This makes it more versatile and less clinical than vibrant pinks or standard pastel reds when applied to interface elements.
Is #c9989c readable on white or black?
#c9989c has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.