Pink color · XKCD survey name
Gray Pink Color Code: #C3909B
The HEX code for Gray Pink is #C3909B. It is a medium-light, soft red color made of 195 red, 144 green and 155 blue (HSL 347°, 30%, 66%). Black text reads best on it (7.78:1 contrast).
Also spelled “Grey Pink”.
Gray Pink color values
#C3909B
rgb(195, 144, 155)
hsl(347, 30%, 66%)
347, 26%, 76%
hwb(347 56% 24%)
0%, 26%, 21%, 24%
12816539
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Gray Pink?
“Gray Pink” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 347° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 30% saturation (soft) and 66% lightness (medium-light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 48% of them and more saturated than 6% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.339, which makes it a light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Gray Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 66% and its relative luminance is 0.339. Black text reads best on it (7.78:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Gray Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 2.69:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 7.78:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Gray Pink
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Gray Pink
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Gray Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (7.78:1 contrast with black)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
Use Gray Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-gray-pink: #C3909B;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-gray-pink);
background-color: #C3909B;
border: 2px solid #C3909B;
}Questions about Gray Pink
What is the HEX code for Gray Pink?
Gray Pink is #C3909B.
What is the RGB value of Gray Pink?
The RGB value of Gray Pink is 195, 144, 155: 195 red, 144 green and 155 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(195, 144, 155) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Gray Pink?
The HSL value of Gray Pink is 347°, 30%, 66% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(347, 30%, 66%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Gray Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 26%, Y 21%, K 24%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Gray Pink a light or dark color?
Gray Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 66% and its relative luminance is 0.339. Black text reads best on it (7.78:1 contrast).
How does Gray Pink look with white text?
White text on Gray Pink has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Gray Pink look with black text?
Black text on Gray Pink has a contrast ratio of 7.78:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Gray Pink?
Pale Teal is its complementary color, and Dusty Lavender sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Gray Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (7.78:1 contrast with black); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; playful brand accents.
How do I use Gray Pink in CSS?
Use color: #C3909B; for text, background-color: #C3909B; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-gray-pink: #C3909B; and reuse it with var(--color-gray-pink).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.