#D3999A Hex Color
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Dusty rose with a gray undertone. #d3999a is a very unsaturated red, warm and mellow rather than bold. It works best as a soft background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 split, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text on it reads at about 8.8:1, well past WCAG AA, so it suits UI backgrounds with dark type.
Questions about #d3999a
What is #d3999a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3999a is rgb(211, 153, 154), in HSL hsl(359, 40%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 27%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3999a?
Deep navy, forest green, and charcoal all give #d3999a the contrast its muted tone needs. Cream works too, but avoid pure white since it can make the color look washed out.
Is #d3999a readable on white or black?
#d3999a has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.79:1 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.