#D48E95 Hex Color

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Dusty rose petals come to mind with #d48e95, a pastel red with low saturation and a warm undertone. Because it is so muted, it reads mellow rather than bold, which makes it a solid background choice for spring themes, baby products, or romance branding. Pair it with deep navy for contrast.

Questions about #d48e95

What is #d48e95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48e95 is rgb(212, 142, 149), in HSL hsl(354, 45%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 30%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d48e95?
Deep navy, charcoal, and forest green all balance its soft warmth. Cream and warm neutrals also work, while bright white can make it look slightly washed out.
Is #d48e95 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The pink hue carries a soft, reddish base with muted saturation, so it feels gentle rather than sharp or cool.
Is #d48e95 readable on white or black?
#d48e95 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.