#973C6D Hex Color

A moody rose with quiet allure

Hex color #973c6d graphic
#973c6d is a dark, muted pink with warm red-purple undertones and enough depth for moody designs. Its restrained saturation suggests mystery, romance, and understated seductiveness. Use the hex code #973c6d as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or dusty rose in fashion, cosmetics, floral branding, and confectionery. White text reads clearly on it.

Questions about #973c6d

What is #973c6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #973c6d is rgb(151, 60, 109), in HSL hsl(328, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 28%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #973c6d?
Cream, charcoal, dusty rose, and mauve pair well with #973c6d, balancing its dark, warm pink character without competing with its red-purple undertones in branding, fashion, cosmetics, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #973c6d warm or cool?
#973c6d reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its red and purple undertones outweigh violet’s cooler influence, especially when it sits beside cream, beige, or other warm neutrals in a broader palette.
Is #973c6d readable on white or black?
#973c6d has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.