#895A72 Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, #895a72 is a muted, dark mauve that carries an understated weight. This tone works well as a grounding background or a secondary accent in branding palettes. Since it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, white text provides the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code for this dusty pink is #895a72.
Questions about #895a72
What is #895a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #895a72 is rgb(137, 90, 114), in HSL hsl(329, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 17%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #895a72?
Since #895a72 is a desaturated mauve, it balances beautifully with neutral cream or warm gray tones to enhance its softness. For a bolder contrast, consider pairing it with deep charcoal to give the palette structure and visual weight.
Is #895a72 readable on white or black?
#895a72 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.