#9C5E6C Hex Color
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Muted and mid-dark, this dusty pink carries a warm, matte cast with gray undertones. #9c5e6c feels mellow rather than sweet, so it shines as a supporting tone in cosmetics packaging, textiles, and soft backgrounds. The hex code holds white text at about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Pair it with deep teal or sage to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #9c5e6c
What is #9c5e6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5e6c is rgb(156, 94, 108), in HSL hsl(346, 25%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 31%, 39%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c5e6c?
Deep teal and sage green balance the warm pink tone, while cream keeps it soft and mellow. For sharper contrast, use charcoal or dark navy as text and accents. Avoid bright reds, which crowd its muted character.
Is #9c5e6c readable on white or black?
#9c5e6c has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.