#9C4C6C Hex Color
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#9c4c6c is a muted, medium-dark pink with dusty mauve and plum undertones. Its matte, warm character feels tender, understated, and subtly seductive. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, fashion, romance, or floral branding. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #9c4c6c.
Questions about #9c4c6c
What is #9c4c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c4c6c is rgb(156, 76, 108), in HSL hsl(336, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 31%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c4c6c?
#9c4c6c pairs well with white, cream, charcoal, dusty rose, and muted sage, which either sharpen its dusty character or balance its warm plum undertone. Use pale neutrals for softness and charcoal for stronger visual definition.
Is #9c4c6c warm or cool?
#9c4c6c reads as a warm, muted pink because its plum and mauve undertones lean red rather than blue. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel tender and mature instead of bright or sugary.
Is #9c4c6c readable on white or black?
#9c4c6c has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.