#503238 Hex Color
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Not a bright or bubbly pink, #503238 sits closer to a dusty wine with gray undertones. Its low lightness and weak saturation give it a muted, moody feel, so it works best as a supporting tone in nightlife, cosmetics, and romance palettes. White text on it hits about 11.3:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. It flatters soft mauve and aged brass.
Questions about #503238
What is #503238 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #503238 is rgb(80, 50, 56), in HSL hsl(348, 23%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 30%, 69%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #503238?
#503238 pairs best with lighter muted tones like mauve, dusty rose, or aged brass, which lift its darkness without clashing. A soft cream also works, keeping the palette warm while giving the dark pink room to breathe.
Is #503238 readable on white or black?
#503238 has a 11.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.