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#C15799 color code is #C15799. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c15799.

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#C15799 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C15799 is 0.2045. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.13:1 against white and 5.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C15799 on white4.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C15799 on black5.09:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C157994.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C157995.09:1AA

#C15799 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C15799?+
The hex code for #C15799 is #C15799. In RGB it's rgb(193, 87, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(323, 46%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #C15799?+
#C15799 in RGB is (193, 87, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 87, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #C15799?+
#C15799 converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 21%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C15799.
Is #c15799 a warm or cool color?+
#C15799 (#C15799) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 323° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c15799 belong to?+
#C15799 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 323°, 46%, 55% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c15799 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C15799 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.13:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c15799?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C15799 (#C15799) is 18-3025 Mulberry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C15799 in design

Practical guidance for using #c15799 (#C15799) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C15799 (#C15799) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C15799 (#C15799) 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

#C15799 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

#C15799 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.