#C9A4A9 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated mauve sits between a muted red and a gentle neutral. Because of its heavy gray undertone, #c9a4a9 lacks the intensity of pure red, making it ideal as a soft, approachable background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep slate for a balanced, modern look. The hex code is #c9a4a9, which provides enough contrast to support small black body text.
Questions about #c9a4a9
What is #c9a4a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a4a9 is rgb(201, 164, 169), in HSL hsl(352, 26%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 16%, 21%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #c9a4a9 dusty mauve?
#c9a4a9 works beautifully when contrasted with charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its gray undertones. Because it sits as a muted neutral, it also harmonizes well with creamy whites or soft sage greens for a balanced, calming aesthetic.
Is #c9a4a9 suitable for body text on websites?
While #c9a4a9 is excellent for large backgrounds or branding elements, it lacks the necessary contrast for small body text against a white background. Always pair this color with dark, high-contrast text like black or very deep grays for accessibility.
Is #c9a4a9 readable on white or black?
#c9a4a9 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.