#9E8391 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte pink carries heavy gray undertones that strip away any neon brightness. The resulting shade, #9e8391, offers a muted aesthetic perfect for grounding designs that require a soft, understated presence. It works well as a supporting background element, especially paired with charcoal or deep slate. Black text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring that your typography stays sharp and readable.
Questions about #9e8391
What is #9e8391 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e8391 is rgb(158, 131, 145), in HSL hsl(329, 12%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 8%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e8391?
Is #9e8391 suitable for text on a white background?
While #9e8391 is readable against white, its muted nature works better as an accent or background color rather than for large blocks of body text. For maximum clarity and accessibility, reserve this shade for headings or supporting interface elements alongside dark, high-contrast text.
Is #9e8391 readable on white or black?
#9e8391 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.