#9B556C Hex Color
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#9b556c is a dusty, muted pink with a grayish plum undertone. Its low saturation and dim, matte character keep it mellow rather than sweet. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, where white text stays readable at roughly 5.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or navy for a richer palette.
Questions about #9b556c
What is #9b556c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b556c is rgb(155, 85, 108), in HSL hsl(340, 29%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 30%, 39%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b556c?
Deep teal and navy make #9b556c read richer, while soft cream keeps it gentle. Avoid bright reds and oranges nearby, since they pull out the muddy side of this muted pink.
Is #9b556c a warm or cool color?
#9b556c leans warm. Its red base carries gentle heat, but the heavy gray desaturation cools it down, so it sits closer to neutral than a bright pink would.
Is #9b556c readable on white or black?
#9b556c has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.