#9D528A Hex Color
Sophisticated muted magenta with dusty undertones
This muted magenta carries a soft, dusty quality that feels sophisticated rather than loud. Because it is unsaturated, this shade works best as a secondary accent color instead of a dominant base. Pair #9d528a with charcoal grey to ground its sweetness. It passes WCAG AA standards with white text, offering a 5.2:1 contrast ratio for readable user interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #9d528a.
Questions about #9d528a
What is #9d528a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d528a is rgb(157, 82, 138), in HSL hsl(315, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 12%, 38%.
How should I use #9d528a in a design layout?
#9d528a functions best as a subtle accent rather than a dominant background color due to its muted intensity. Try using it sparingly against a dark charcoal or light grey to ground the color and highlight its dusty magenta quality.
Is #9d528a readable on white or black?
#9d528a has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.