#9A3D58 Hex Color
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This dusky, muted pink carries a serious, moody weight due to its low saturation. Because it is darker and leans toward a warm, earthy tone, #9a3d58 functions best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted slate blues for a sophisticated palette. The hex code #9a3d58 provides enough contrast for readable white body text.
Questions about #9a3d58
What is #9a3d58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a3d58 is rgb(154, 61, 88), in HSL hsl(343, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 43%, 40%.
Which color palettes work best with #9a3d58?
Is #9a3d58 suitable for text usage?
Yes, the dark, low-saturation nature of #9a3d58 offers excellent readability when placed against light backgrounds. It provides enough contrast to serve as a readable body or heading color while maintaining a serious, moody aesthetic that is much softer than standard black text.
Is #9a3d58 readable on white or black?
#9a3d58 has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.