#D4A6B9 Hex Color
A dusty, warm mauve with mellow character
Dusty and unsaturated, #d4a6b9 offers a warm, mellow tone for design palettes. It works best as a calm background color, especially where legibility matters. Black text stands out clearly against this shade, maintaining a 10.0:1 contrast ratio for easy reading. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a balanced, contemporary look. This hex code brings a soft, professional quality to any interface or marketing material.
Questions about #d4a6b9
What is #d4a6b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a6b9 is rgb(212, 166, 185), in HSL hsl(335, 35%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 13%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d4a6b9 in a UI design?
#d4a6b9 works exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark slate because the high contrast ensures excellent legibility for body text. Adding a soft cream or muted sage can further enhance this palette without losing its professional, dusty aesthetic.
Does #d4a6b9 work well as an interface background?
#d4a6b9 is an ideal choice for UI backgrounds when you want to avoid the starkness of white while maintaining accessibility. Its muted, warm quality reduces eye strain during long reading sessions, especially when paired with high-contrast text elements.
Is #d4a6b9 readable on white or black?
#d4a6b9 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.