#806C70 Hex Color
Dusty mauve with quiet elegance
#806c70 is a muted, dusty pink with ashy mauve undertones and a matte, almost gray appearance. Its restrained saturation supports gentle romance, sensitivity, and understated elegance in cosmetics, fashion, and editorial backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or deep plum; white text provides about 4.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy. The hex code is #806c70.
Questions about #806c70
What is #806c70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #806c70 is rgb(128, 108, 112), in HSL hsl(348, 8%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 13%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #806c70?
#806c70 pairs well with warm cream, deep plum, and soft neutrals, creating a gentle palette that balances its dusty pink base and ashy mauve undertones without making the design feel overly sweet. Use cream for lift and burgundy for a deeper accent.
Does #806c70 read as warm or cool?
#806c70 reads as a cool-leaning dusty pink because its low saturation and gray-mauve cast temper the warmth of pink, giving it a muted, composed presence in most palettes and layouts.
Is #806c70 readable on white or black?
#806c70 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.