#946C78 Hex Color
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#946c78 is a muted, dusty pink with warm mauve and gray-brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, understated feel suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or deep plum. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #946c78.
Questions about #946c78
What is #946c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946c78 is rgb(148, 108, 120), in HSL hsl(342, 16%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 19%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #946c78?
#946c78 pairs well with cream, deep plum, and charcoal, which balance its dusty pink base without overpowering it. Use cream for a soft, airy palette, deep plum for richer contrast, and charcoal for grounded text or accents.
Does #946c78 read as warm or cool?
#946c78 reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its mauve and gray-brown undertones soften the red-violet base. That restrained warmth gives it a calm, mature mood, making it useful for cosmetic layouts, romantic details, and low-emphasis interface surfaces.
Is #946c78 readable on white or black?
#946c78 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.