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#C3A0B0 color code is #C3A0B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3a0b0.

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#C3A0B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3A0B0 is 0.3988. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.34:1 against white and 8.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3A0B0 on white2.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3A0B0 on black8.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3A0B02.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3A0B08.98:1AAA

#C3A0B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3A0B0?+
The hex code for #C3A0B0 is #C3A0B0. In RGB it's rgb(195, 160, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(333, 23%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #C3A0B0?+
#C3A0B0 in RGB is (195, 160, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 160, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #C3A0B0?+
#C3A0B0 converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 10%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3A0B0.
Is #c3a0b0 a warm or cool color?+
#C3A0B0 (#C3A0B0) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 333° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3a0b0 belong to?+
#C3A0B0 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 333°, 23%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c3a0b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3A0B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.34:1 — 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 #c3a0b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3A0B0 (#C3A0B0) is 17-1708 Mauve, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3A0B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #c3a0b0 (#C3A0B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3A0B0 (#C3A0B0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3A0B0 (#C3A0B0) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. 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

#C3A0B0 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 — #c3a0b0 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

#C3A0B0 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.