#9B5A69 Hex Color
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#9b5a69 is a dark, muted pink with warm mauve and brown undertones. Its dusty, low-saturation finish feels restrained and tender, making it useful for romance, cosmetics, fashion, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or ink blue. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #9b5a69.
Questions about #9b5a69
What is #9b5a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5a69 is rgb(155, 90, 105), in HSL hsl(346, 27%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 32%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b5a69?
#9b5a69 pairs well with cream for a soft, romantic palette, while ink blue or charcoal adds contrast and structure; muted sage or dusty rose can support its subdued, warm character.
Does #9b5a69 feel warm or cool?
#9b5a69 reads as a warm, muted pink because its mauve base is softened by brown undertones, giving the shade a tender, grounded quality instead of a bright, sugary, or sharply violet appearance.
Is #9b5a69 readable on white or black?
#9b5a69 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.