#995A88 Hex Color
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This dusty magenta is muted and unsaturated, offering a softer alternative to bolder pinks. Its matte quality makes it an excellent supporting tone for feminine branding or cosmetic packaging, though it can appear muddy when used as a large background. For legibility, pair this hex code #995a88 with white text, which meets WCAG AA standards with a 5.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #995a88
What is #995a88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #995a88 is rgb(153, 90, 136), in HSL hsl(316, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 11%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #995a88 in design projects?
Is #995a88 readable on white or black?
#995a88 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.