#CD8D9F Hex Color
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Think dried rose petals or a muted raspberry milkshake. #cd8d9f is a pastel pink with gray undertones, mellow and unsaturated rather than sweet or loud. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone, and it flatters deep navy better than white. As a background it holds black text at about 7.9:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA even for small body text.
Questions about #cd8d9f
What is #cd8d9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd8d9f is rgb(205, 141, 159), in HSL hsl(343, 39%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 22%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd8d9f?
Its gray undertones make #cd8d9f easy to combine. Try it with deep navy for a rich, romantic contrast, with sage for a muted natural palette, or with charcoal for something sharper. Avoid pairing it with pure white, which can wash it out.
Does #cd8d9f work as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #cd8d9f reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA even for small body text. It reads as a calm, warm rose, so it suits cosmetic, floral, and spring layouts.
Is #cd8d9f readable on white or black?
#cd8d9f has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.