#9F2E6B Hex Color
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A dark, saturated pink with plum undertones, this shade reads lush instead of loud. The hex code #9f2e6b works best as an accent or on calls to action, where white text passes contrast at roughly 6.8:1. It pairs well with deep teal or warm gold, though large fields of it can turn muddy.
Questions about #9f2e6b
What is #9f2e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f2e6b is rgb(159, 46, 107), in HSL hsl(328, 55%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 33%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f2e6b?
Deep teal, warm gold, and cream all flatter #9f2e6b. Its dark, saturated base holds its own next to lighter tones without washing out.
Is #9f2e6b readable on white or black?
#9f2e6b has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.