#CC9498 Hex Color
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With its light value and low saturation, #cc9498 is a dusty, warm reddish pink with soft gray undertones. It brings gentleness and youthful energy to spring palettes, baby products, romance, and beauty branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, dark plum, or muted sage, since white can wash it out. The hex code #cc9498 supports clear black text.
Questions about #cc9498
What is #cc9498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc9498 is rgb(204, 148, 152), in HSL hsl(356, 35%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 25%, 20%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc9498?
Is #cc9498 a warm or cool color?
#cc9498 reads as a warm dusty pink because its reddish hue carries gentle warmth, while its low saturation and gray undertones keep the effect muted rather than bright. It suits soft, welcoming palettes better than crisp, high-energy schemes.
Is #cc9498 readable on white or black?
#cc9498 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.