#503E46 Hex Color
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Reach for dark mauve when a design needs pink dulled almost to grey. The hex code #503e46 leans toward brown in its dusty, ashy undertones, so it flatters sage green and warm cream. It works best as a supporting tone or moody background in cosmetics and fashion, though it can read muddy at large sizes. White text passes easily on top, with about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #503e46
What is #503e46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #503e46 is rgb(80, 62, 70), in HSL hsl(333, 13%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 12%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #503e46?
#503e46 pairs well with sage green, warm cream, and soft gold, which lift its greyed pink undertones. Avoid bright pinks beside it, since the contrast makes this shade look duller.
Is #503e46 readable on white or black?
#503e46 has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.