#9F7B8C Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9f7b8c is a dusty pink with gray-mauve undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, understated mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting elements. Use the hex code #9f7b8c as a secondary tone with charcoal or soft cream, since it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #9f7b8c
What is #9f7b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f7b8c is rgb(159, 123, 140), in HSL hsl(332, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 12%, 38%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f7b8c?
#9f7b8c pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, and muted neutrals that support its dusty mauve character without making it look washed out, especially in balanced layouts, fashion palettes, and gentle cosmetic branding.
Is #9f7b8c warm or cool?
#9f7b8c reads as a muted warm pink because its dusty mauve base leans toward red and purple rather than blue. Gray undertones temper that warmth, giving the shade an ashy, restrained appearance instead of a bright or sugary pink.
Does #9f7b8c work with black text?
Yes, #9f7b8c works well with black text because its medium muted tone provides clear contrast for labels, body copy, and interface elements, though you should verify the exact pairing with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #9f7b8c readable on white or black?
#9f7b8c has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.