#9B6A7C Hex Color

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#9b6a7c is a dusty, ashy pink with heavy desaturation. It feels subdued and mellow rather than vibrant, making it an effective choice for calm, romantic backgrounds or supporting elements in cosmetic branding. Because of its muted nature, it maintains enough contrast for legible black body text. Use this hex code alongside charcoal grays to ground its inherent softness and prevent it from appearing too washed out.

Questions about #9b6a7c

What is #9b6a7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b6a7c is rgb(155, 106, 124), in HSL hsl(338, 20%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 20%, 39%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9b6a7c?
This ashy pink is best grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or soft slate to prevent it from looking washed out. Avoid overly vibrant neons, as they clash with the inherent softness of this desaturated shade.
Is #9b6a7c readable on white or black?
#9b6a7c has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.