#9F768E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9f768e is a dusty, very unsaturated magenta with a matte finish. Its softened lightness suggests subtle romance and tenderness without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, or branded backgrounds, especially beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, and the hex code is #9f768e.
Questions about #9f768e
What is #9f768e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f768e is rgb(159, 118, 142), in HSL hsl(325, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 11%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f768e?
Does #9f768e look warm or cool?
#9f768e reads as softly cool because its muted magenta hue leans toward purple, while its red component keeps the impression gentle rather than icy or stark, making it useful for romantic accents that still feel restrained.
Is #9f768e readable on white or black?
#9f768e has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.