#9C6178 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9c6178 is a dusty pink with low saturation and a matte, slightly mauve undertone. Its restrained lightness supports tenderness and understated romance without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in fashion, cosmetics, or floral branding, pairing it with navy or soft cream. The hex code #9c6178 also supports clear white body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #9c6178
What is #9c6178 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6178 is rgb(156, 97, 120), in HSL hsl(337, 23%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 23%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c6178?
Does #9c6178 look warm or cool?
#9c6178 reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty mauve undertone leans toward red and violet rather than blue, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained beside both warm neutrals and cooler accent colors. It feels tender and mature rather than sugary.
Is #9c6178 readable on white or black?
#9c6178 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.