#997A8D Hex Color
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Mountbatten Pink is a bleak, ashy magenta with a dusty matte finish and very low saturation. Its subdued lightness creates a tender, understated mood, suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting elements. Use the hex code #997a8d as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about Mountbatten Pink
What is the hex code for Mountbatten Pink?
Mountbatten Pink is #997a8d. In RGB that is rgb(153, 122, 141), in HSL hsl(323, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 8%, 40%.
What colors pair well with Mountbatten Pink #997a8d?
Mountbatten Pink #997a8d pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, cream, and black; charcoal or black adds grounded contrast, while deep plum reinforces its muted magenta character without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is Mountbatten Pink readable on white or black?
Mountbatten Pink has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.