Color #C58194 Color / Colour Code #C58194
This page shows the hex color code for color #c58194 (#C58194). The colour is a pink tone with 37% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C58194 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C58194 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 313, 343, and 13 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 343, 103, and 223 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C58194
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 343 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 343 to 28 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 343 with its complement at 163 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C58194
Lightness variations at hue 343 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C58194
Design Use Cases for #C58194
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #C58194 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #C58194 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#C58194 is in the pink range (hue 343). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C58194 (hue 343) to its complement at hue 163. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 13. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c58194, #81c5b2);
CSS Code for #C58194
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About Color #C58194 (#C58194)
#C58194 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 197 red, 129 green, and 148 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 343 degrees with 37% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C58194 is 151/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 35% magenta, 25% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C58194 against white is 3.03:1 and against black is 6.94:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.94:1.
The complementary colour #81C5B2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C58194. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C581B6 and #C59081, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C58194?
- #C58194 is Color #C58194, a pink color (colour) with RGB(197, 129, 148), HSL(343, 37%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 35%, 25%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 151/255.
- Is #C58194 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C58194 has a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.94:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C58194?
- The complementary colour is #81C5B2 (hue 163). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C581B6 and #C59081. The triadic palette adds #94C581 and #8194C5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C58194 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c58194; or rgb(197, 129, 148); or hsl(343, 37%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 343 37% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.