#C9B8BD Hex Color
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#c9b8bd is a light, muted pink with a dusty mauve cast and an ashy gray undertone. Its low saturation gives it a gentle, mature feel suited to cosmetics, intimate products, fashion, and romantic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy; black text remains highly legible, with about 11.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9b8bd.
Questions about #c9b8bd
What is #c9b8bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b8bd is rgb(201, 184, 189), in HSL hsl(342, 14%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 6%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9b8bd?
#c9b8bd pairs well with charcoal, deep burgundy, muted sage, and warm cream, giving designers readable contrast, richer accents, or a restrained natural palette for packaging, fashion, cosmetics, and editorial layouts.
Does #c9b8bd read as warm or cool?
#c9b8bd reads as a cool-neutral pink because its red base is softened by a slight blue-gray cast; low saturation keeps the temperature subtle, while cream can make it warmer and crisp blue-gray can make it feel cooler.
Is #c9b8bd readable on white or black?
#c9b8bd has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 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.