#9E557E Hex Color
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Dusty pink with a grayed, matte finish. #9e557e is low in saturation and leans warm, so it reads mellow instead of sweet. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can turn muddy. Pair it with deep forest green or navy for richer results than gray allows. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1. The hex code for this shade of pink is #9e557e.
Questions about #9e557e
What is #9e557e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e557e is rgb(158, 85, 126), in HSL hsl(326, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 20%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e557e?
Deep forest green and navy both make #9e557e look richer, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Gray works but tends to flatten its warmth.
Is #9e557e readable on white or black?
#9e557e has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.