#9B8388 Hex Color
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The hex code #9b8388 is a muted, dusty pink with ashy gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a subtle, tender mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone with charcoal or deep plum; black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #9b8388
What is #9b8388 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b8388 is rgb(155, 131, 136), in HSL hsl(347, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 12%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b8388?
#9b8388 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, cream, and muted sage, creating grounded contrast while preserving its soft, dusty character for fashion, beauty, editorial, and supporting interface palettes rather than high-saturation designs.
Does #9b8388 look warm or cool?
The muted pink base makes #9b8388 slightly warm, but ashy gray undertones temper that warmth, so it feels balanced and understated rather than bright, sugary, or strongly cool in most palettes.
What text color works best with #9b8388?
Black text on #9b8388 reaches about a 6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal text; white text is about 3.5:1 and is better reserved for large type or bold display text.
Is #9b8388 readable on white or black?
#9b8388 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.