#98426C Hex Color
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This muted, warm pink sits between a dusty rose and a dark berry. Because #98426c is relatively unsaturated, it avoids looking too sugary, making it a sophisticated choice for cosmetics or boutique branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to ground its femininity. Use this hex code as an accent color rather than a large background, as its intensity can feel overwhelming in big blocks.
Questions about #98426c
What is #98426c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98426c is rgb(152, 66, 108), in HSL hsl(331, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 29%, 40%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #98426c?
This muted berry tone anchors well when contrasted against deep charcoal or warm terracotta shades. For a more balanced, professional palette, try pairing #98426c with soft neutrals like cream or light beige to allow its subtle saturation to stand out without overpowering the design.
Does #98426c work well for UI text?
Due to its mid-tone saturation and relative darkness, #98426c can be difficult to read against many standard backgrounds. It is best reserved for accent elements, buttons, or decorative headers rather than body text, which requires higher contrast ratios to meet basic accessibility standards.
Is #98426c readable on white or black?
#98426c has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.