#D09E9C Hex Color
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#d09e9c is a dusty rose red with a warm, grayed-down character. Its very low saturation gives it a mellow, powdery feel that suits spring palettes, baby products, and soft branding. It works best as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on top of it.
Questions about #d09e9c
What is #d09e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d09e9c is rgb(208, 158, 156), in HSL hsl(2, 36%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 25%, 18%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d09e9c?
Dusty rose tones like #d09e9c flatter deep greens, navy, and warm neutrals such as tan and cream. For contrast, charcoal text or accents keep the palette grounded without turning harsh.
Is #d09e9c a warm or cool color?
#d09e9c reads warm. The red hue carries pink and brown undertones with very little blue, which gives it that soft, earthy warmth compared to cooler mauves.
Is #d09e9c readable on white or black?
#d09e9c has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.