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#803048 color code is #803048. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #803048.

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#803048 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #803048 is 0.0717. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.63:1 against white and 2.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#803048 on white8.63:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#803048 on black2.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #8030488.63:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8030482.43:1Fail

#803048 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #803048?+
The hex code for #803048 is #803048. In RGB it's rgb(128, 48, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(342, 45%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #803048?+
#803048 in RGB is (128, 48, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 48, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #803048?+
#803048 converts to CMYK(0%, 63%, 44%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #803048.
Is #803048 a warm or cool color?+
#803048 (#803048) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 342° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #803048 belong to?+
#803048 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 342°, 45%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #803048 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#803048 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.63:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #803048?+
The nearest Pantone match for #803048 (#803048) is 689 C Pantone 689 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #803048 in design

Practical guidance for using #803048 (#803048) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #803048 (#803048) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #803048 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #803048 (#803048) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#803048 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #803048 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#803048 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.