#9E5279 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9e5279 is a dusty pink with a matte finish and restrained saturation. Its mellow tone suits supporting elements, cosmetic packaging, romance branding, and fashion accents without feeling sugary. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream for balance. The hex code #9e5279 supports clear white text, with about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #9e5279
What is #9e5279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5279 is rgb(158, 82, 121), in HSL hsl(329, 32%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 23%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e5279?
Does #9e5279 work with white text?
Yes, #9e5279 works with white text at roughly a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, clearing the WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text and making it suitable for readable buttons, labels, and other foreground content when rendered accurately.
Is #9e5279 readable on white or black?
#9e5279 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.