#CC79A7 Hex Color
A sophisticated warm and mellow pink
This muted pink is warm and mellow, avoiding the harsh brightness of neon tones. The hex code #cc79a7 functions well as a sophisticated accent for cosmetic branding or fashion palettes. Because it provides strong contrast, black text remains perfectly legible against this shade. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays to keep your composition grounded rather than overly sweet.
Questions about #cc79a7
What is #cc79a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc79a7 is rgb(204, 121, 167), in HSL hsl(327, 45%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 18%, 20%.
What color schemes work best with #cc79a7?
To keep your design grounded, pair #cc79a7 with charcoal or deep slate grays to balance its warmth. It creates a sophisticated aesthetic that avoids looking overly sweet or childish in professional brand applications.
Is #cc79a7 readable on white or black?
#cc79a7 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.