#9E7C84 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#9e7c84 is a muted, dusty pink with ashy mauve undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, tender mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and soft supporting elements. Use the hex code #9e7c84 beside charcoal or deep plum, rather than white, since it can look washed out. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #9e7c84
What is #9e7c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e7c84 is rgb(158, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(346, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 16%, 38%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e7c84?
The #9e7c84 hex color pairs well with charcoal or deep plum for definition, while muted mauve, dusty rose, and soft taupe create a gentle palette without making the pink feel overly sweet. White can wash it out.
Is #9e7c84 warm or cool?
#9e7c84 reads as a neutral-to-cool dusty pink because its muted base leans toward ashy mauve rather than peach or coral. That restrained undertone helps it sit comfortably with charcoal, plum, cool gray, and other subdued colors.
Is #9e7c84 readable on white or black?
#9e7c84 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.