#958187 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy pink leans heavily into grey, offering a muted and understated aesthetic. Because of its low saturation, #958187 functions well as a supporting background rather than a vibrant focal point. It pairs nicely with deep charcoals or slate blues for a sophisticated balance. The hex code for this muted tone is #958187, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #958187
What is #958187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958187 is rgb(149, 129, 135), in HSL hsl(342, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 9%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #958187 in a design palette?
#958187 functions best when contrasted against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate blue. These darker shades ground the softness of the pink, creating a balanced, professional aesthetic that is ideal for modern, understated brand identities.
Is #958187 suitable for text on a white background?
#958187 generally lacks sufficient contrast for small, readable body text on a standard white background. It works much better as a decorative accent, a subtle background fill, or for large-scale headers where legibility is less critical than color impact.
Is #958187 readable on white or black?
#958187 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.