#60474E Hex Color
Dusty mauve with quiet mystery
#60474e is a dark, muted pink with dusty mauve and gray-brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood while keeping romance and softness underneath. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for moody branding, fashion, or cosmetics, paired with pale blush or warm ivory. White text achieves about 8.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #60474e
What is #60474e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60474e is rgb(96, 71, 78), in HSL hsl(343, 15%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 19%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #60474e?
#60474e pairs well with pale blush, warm ivory, and charcoal, balancing its dusty mauve and gray-brown undertones in soft, grounded palettes that keep supporting colors calm, approachable, and versatile for designers. Use ivory for softness or charcoal for stronger tonal contrast.
Is #60474e warm or cool?
#60474e reads as a muted, slightly warm pink because its dusty mauve base is softened by gray-brown undertones, giving it a grounded mood rather than the crisp, airy feel of cooler pinks. It suits subdued, romantic, and serious visual themes.
Is #60474e readable on white or black?
#60474e has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.