#BF7F9D Hex Color
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Dusty, grayed pink with warm undertones. #bf7f9d feels mellow and grown-up, which suits cosmetics packaging, fashion, and soft branding where bright pink would shout. Use it as a supporting tone against cream or deep plum, since it can turn muddy across large areas. Black text passes AA on it at 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #bf7f9d.
Questions about #bf7f9d
What is #bf7f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf7f9d is rgb(191, 127, 157), in HSL hsl(332, 33%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 18%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf7f9d?
Deep plum and forest green pull out its warmth, while cream softens it into a gentle palette. Avoid pale grays nearby, as they drain the color and make it look washed out.
Is #bf7f9d readable on white or black?
#bf7f9d has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.