#AD9EA5 Hex Color
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The hex code #ad9ea5 is a muted pink with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, almost weathered finish. Its soft lightness suggests tenderness, kindness, and romance without feeling sugary. Use this color as a supporting tone beside charcoal, deep plum, or cream in cosmetics, fashion, and editorial layouts. Black text remains highly legible over it.
Questions about #ad9ea5
What is #ad9ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9ea5 is rgb(173, 158, 165), in HSL hsl(332, 8%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 5%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad9ea5?
Does #ad9ea5 feel warm or cool?
#ad9ea5 reads as a neutral-to-cool muted pink because its red-violet hue is tempered by low saturation and a gray undertone. It feels gentle rather than sugary, making it useful for restrained, weathered, and romantic designs.
Is #ad9ea5 readable on white or black?
#ad9ea5 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.