#9B8085 Hex Color
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This is no bubblegum pink. #9b8085 is a dusty, grayed mauve-pink that reads almost neutral at a glance. Its low saturation suits a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, and it flatters deep teal and charcoal without turning muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.8:1, so it holds up as a background.
Questions about #9b8085
What is #9b8085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b8085 is rgb(155, 128, 133), in HSL hsl(349, 12%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 14%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b8085?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all sit well beside #9b8085, since its grayed undertone keeps combinations grounded. Avoid bright pastels nearby, which make it look washed out.
Is #9b8085 readable on white or black?
#9b8085 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.