#996D7A Hex Color
Muted Rose with Warm Gray Undertones
Don’t expect a bright pink here. #996d7a is a dusty, grayed-down shade of pink that reads warm and matte, closer to dried roses than candy. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a lead, and it flatters deep teal or soft cream. Black text passes contrast on it. The hex code #996d7a suits cosmetics, packaging, and romance themes.
Questions about #996d7a
What is #996d7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996d7a is rgb(153, 109, 122), in HSL hsl(342, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 20%, 40%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #996d7a?
Deep teal and dark navy sharpen #996d7a's warmth, while cream keeps it soft. Bright white washes out its muted character, so test pairings before committing to a palette.
Is #996d7a readable on white or black?
#996d7a has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.