#9E385E Hex Color

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This dim, unsaturated pink sits between dusty rose and deep mauve. With a warm, slightly gloomy character, #9e385e works well as a supporting tone in moody palettes or as a sophisticated accent for confectionery branding. It pairs beautifully with soft creams and muted greens. Because white text maintains high contrast against this hex code, it remains readable even when used for block elements or large headers.

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What is #9e385e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9e385e is rgb(158, 56, 94), in HSL hsl(338, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 41%, 38%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #9e385e?

This deep mauve pairs naturally with cream or soft ivory to balance its gloomy, unsaturated warmth. For higher contrast, consider pairing it with a muted olive or charcoal grey, which helps ground the color without overpowering its delicate, dusty character.

Is #9e385e readable on white or black?

#9e385e has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.

#9E385E Hex Color

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