#D5C1C5 Hex Color

Faded pink, gray at the edges

Hex color #d5c1c5 graphic
#d5c1c5 is a pale, ashy pink that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and high lightness keep things soft, which suits cosmetics packaging, minimal layouts, and confectionery branding. It works best as a dominant base or background, and flatters deep plum or charcoal far more than bright white, which can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.3:1 contrast.

Questions about #d5c1c5

What is #d5c1c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c1c5 is rgb(213, 193, 197), in HSL hsl(348, 19%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 8%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c1c5?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive give #d5c1c5 contrast without overpowering it. Plain white tends to wash the color out, so darker or earthier partners hold up better in a palette.
Is #d5c1c5 readable on white or black?
#d5c1c5 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.26:1 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.