#D48993 Hex Color
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#d48993 is a desaturated, dusty rose with significant warm undertones. Its muted quality softens the intensity of pure red, making it approachable rather than aggressive. Because black text offers excellent 7.8:1 contrast against this shade, it functions well as a readable background or primary UI block. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the color and avoid a saccharine appearance in your design work.
Questions about #d48993
What is #d48993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48993 is rgb(212, 137, 147), in HSL hsl(352, 47%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 31%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d48993 for a professional look?
Does #d48993 work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #d48993 functions effectively as a background color because it provides a strong 7.8:1 contrast ratio against black text. This makes it a great choice for primary UI blocks or highlighted sections that require readability without the harshness of pure white backgrounds.
Is #d48993 readable on white or black?
#d48993 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.