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#C3989B color code is #C3989B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3989b.

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#C3989B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3989B is 0.3643. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.53:1 against white and 8.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3989B on white2.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3989B on black8.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3989B2.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3989B8.29:1AAA

#C3989B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3989B?+
The hex code for #C3989B is #C3989B. In RGB it's rgb(195, 152, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(356, 26%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #C3989B?+
#C3989B in RGB is (195, 152, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 152, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #C3989B?+
#C3989B converts to CMYK(0%, 22%, 21%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3989B.
Is #c3989b a warm or cool color?+
#C3989B (#C3989B) is a warm red — its hue sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3989b belong to?+
#C3989B belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 356°, 26%, 68% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c3989b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3989B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c3989b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3989B (#C3989B) is 7429 C Mauve Shadow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3989B in design

Practical guidance for using #c3989b (#C3989B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3989B (#C3989B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3989B (#C3989B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#C3989B 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 — #c3989b 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

#C3989B 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.