#980D57 Hex Color
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#980d57 sits in that narrow band between magenta and wine, a dark pink with just enough saturation to feel plush instead of murky. It reads moody and warm, closer to a late-night brand accent than a pastel. As a supporting tone it flatters muted golds and soft creams, and it carries white text at roughly 8.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top.
Questions about #980d57
What is #980d57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #980d57 is rgb(152, 13, 87), in HSL hsl(328, 84%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 43%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #980d57?
Muted golds, soft creams, and dusty rose tones bring out its warmth without competing. For higher contrast, pair it with charcoal or a pale sage green.
Is #980d57 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The red-heavy magenta base gives it a cozy, inviting feel despite its darkness, so it suits intimate and romantic designs better than cool, clinical ones.
Is #980d57 readable on white or black?
#980d57 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.