#9E8691 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mauve and old rose, #9e8691 looks like pressed petals left in a book. Its low saturation and mid-level lightness give it an ashy, understated feel, which suits supporting tones, cosmetics packaging, and soft backgrounds. It reads flat next to white, so lean on darker neighbors like plum or olive. The hex code also holds black text at about 6.3:1, enough contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #9e8691
What is #9e8691 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e8691 is rgb(158, 134, 145), in HSL hsl(333, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 8%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e8691?
Deep plum, olive, and cream all flatter #9e8691. Its muted pink reads flat next to white, so pair it with darker or warmer neighbors to give a palette some depth.
Is #9e8691 readable on white or black?
#9e8691 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.