#994C5F Hex Color
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#994c5f is a muted, dusty pink with warm red and brown undertones. Its medium-dark, matte appearance suggests understated romance, tenderness, and subtle charm rather than sweetness. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, floral, or nightlife palettes, pairing it with cream or deep charcoal. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #994c5f.
Questions about #994c5f
What is #994c5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994c5f is rgb(153, 76, 95), in HSL hsl(345, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 38%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #994c5f?
Cream and deep charcoal pair especially well with #994c5f, balancing its warm, dusty pink character without making the palette feel sweet; soft neutrals can extend its romantic mood in fashion, cosmetics, and floral layouts.
Does #994c5f look warm or cool?
#994c5f reads as a warm, muted pink because its red base is softened by brown undertones; its low saturation and medium-dark value make it feel dusty and grounded rather than bright, sugary, or distinctly cool.
Is #994c5f readable on white or black?
#994c5f has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.