#BDA4AB Hex Color

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This muted, dusty pink carries strong gray undertones that prevent it from feeling overly sweet. Because of its desaturated character, it works best as a supporting tone or background in minimal design. The hex code #bda4ab offers excellent accessibility, providing a 9.1:1 contrast ratio against black text. Pair it with deep charcoals to effectively ground the softness of the pink.

Questions about #bda4ab

What is #bda4ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bda4ab is rgb(189, 164, 171), in HSL hsl(343, 16%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 10%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bda4ab?
This muted pink anchors best when paired with deep charcoal or matte black, which provide the necessary contrast to make it pop. For a softer palette, consider adding earthy sage or warm beige tones to balance its natural coolness.
Is #bda4ab readable on white or black?
#bda4ab has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.