#D56C8B Hex Color
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Cosmetics packaging, confectionery labels, and romance-themed branding often reach for this muted pink. #d56c8b sits at a medium lightness with grayed warmth, so it reads soft instead of sugary. It flatters deep plum and navy as a supporting tone, though it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #d56c8b
What is #d56c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d56c8b is rgb(213, 108, 139), in HSL hsl(342, 56%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 35%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d56c8b?
Deep plum, navy, and cream all flatter #d56c8b, since its muted warmth needs darker or creamier neighbors to stand out. Avoid pure white backgrounds, which wash it out.
Is #d56c8b readable on white or black?
#d56c8b has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.