#BD99A4 Hex Color
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#bd99a4 is a muted, dusty pink with gray-mauve undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suits spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep plum rather than a dominant background. The hex code #bd99a4 supports readable black body text at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #bd99a4
What is #bd99a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd99a4 is rgb(189, 153, 164), in HSL hsl(342, 21%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 13%, 26%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd99a4?
What mood does #bd99a4 create?
#bd99a4 creates a calm, understated mood, blending dusty pink warmth with gray-mauve restraint so it feels gentle rather than sugary, bright, or strongly romantic, especially when used as a supporting rather than dominant color. Its ashy finish suits spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, soft fashion, and quiet editorial layouts.
Is #bd99a4 readable on white or black?
#bd99a4 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.