#985F95 Hex Color
Dusty magenta with tender restraint
The hex code #985f95 is a muted magenta with dusty purple undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its softened lightness gives layouts a tender, understated mood suited to cosmetics, romance, fashion, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or charcoal rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #985f95
What is #985f95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #985f95 is rgb(152, 95, 149), in HSL hsl(303, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 2%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #985f95 in a design palette?
#985f95 pairs well with warm off-white, dark gray, and subdued green, which balance its dusty magenta tone without making the palette feel loud. Use off-white for softness, dark gray for readable contrast, and green for an earthy counterpoint.
Is #985f95 readable on white or black?
#985f95 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.