#94848C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #94848c is a dusty pink with mauve-gray undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its low saturation supports subtlety, tenderness, and understated romance without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, fashion, floral, or intimate packaging, pairing it with charcoal or dark plum. The hex code #94848c also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #94848c
What is #94848c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94848c is rgb(148, 132, 140), in HSL hsl(330, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 5%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #94848c?
Pair #94848c with charcoal or dark plum for a restrained, intimate palette, or add muted sage and warm cream to soften its mauve-gray cast in packaging, beauty, and floral designs.
Does #94848c read as warm or cool?
#94848c reads as a muted, slightly cool dusty pink because its mauve-gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation. It feels tender and understated rather than sugary, making it useful where a softer, more grown-up pink is needed.
Is #94848c readable on white or black?
#94848c has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.