#D3B1B4 Hex Color
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The hex code #d3b1b4 is a dusty, ashy red with a soft pink cast. Its low saturation strips away most of red’s usual heat, so it reads gentle and worn-in rather than urgent. It works best as a supporting tone or calm background in romantic and beauty branding, where deep plum or charcoal bring out its warmth. Black text sits on it at about 10.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d3b1b4
What is #d3b1b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b1b4 is rgb(211, 177, 180), in HSL hsl(355, 28%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 15%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3b1b4?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #d3b1b4 without overpowering its muted red. Skip pale pastels nearby, since they tend to wash out its dusty character even further.
Is #d3b1b4 readable on white or black?
#d3b1b4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.71:1 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.