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#C05D9E color code is #C05D9E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c05d9e.

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#C05D9E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C05D9E is 0.2150. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.96:1 against white and 5.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C05D9E on white3.96:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C05D9E on black5.30:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C05D9E3.96:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C05D9E5.30:1AA

#C05D9E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C05D9E?+
The hex code for #C05D9E is #C05D9E. In RGB it's rgb(192, 93, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(321, 44%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #C05D9E?+
#C05D9E in RGB is (192, 93, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(192, 93, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #C05D9E?+
#C05D9E converts to CMYK(0%, 52%, 18%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C05D9E.
Is #c05d9e a warm or cool color?+
#C05D9E (#C05D9E) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 321° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c05d9e belong to?+
#C05D9E belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 321°, 44%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c05d9e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C05D9E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.96:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c05d9e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C05D9E (#C05D9E) is 4420 C Foxglove, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C05D9E in design

Practical guidance for using #c05d9e (#C05D9E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C05D9E (#C05D9E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C05D9E (#C05D9E) 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

#C05D9E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#C05D9E 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.