#D7A8B8 Hex Color
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#d7a8b8 is a dusty pastel pink with a gray undertone and barely any saturation. That muted quality keeps it mellow, so it suits spring themes, cosmetics, and confectionery packaging without turning loud. It reads best as a supporting tone; next to plain white it can look washed out, but black text on it hits about 10.2:1 contrast. Try pairing it with deep plum or forest green for a richer palette than pink and white.
Questions about #d7a8b8
What is #d7a8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7a8b8 is rgb(215, 168, 184), in HSL hsl(340, 37%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 14%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7a8b8?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all make #d7a8b8 look richer than the usual pink-and-white combo. Use it as the supporting tone and let the darker shade lead the palette.
Is #d7a8b8 readable on white or black?
#d7a8b8 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.