#846C74 Hex Color

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#846c74 is a muted pink with gray and mauve undertones, giving it a dusty, matte finish and an understated mood. It suggests tenderness and charm without feeling sweet or bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark plum in cosmetics, romance branding, fashion, and children’s products. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #846c74.

Questions about #846c74

What is #846c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #846c74 is rgb(132, 108, 116), in HSL hsl(340, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 12%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #846c74?
#846c74 pairs well with cream for gentle contrast and dark plum for a richer tonal palette, while charcoal adds definition without making the muted pink feel bright overall.
Is #846c74 readable on white or black?
#846c74 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.