#D86C89 Hex Color
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Reach for this pink when a cosmetics or confectionery brand needs warmth without bubblegum sweetness. The hex code #d86c89 is a muted, rosy shade with grayed undertones (see what colors make gray) and a mellow, grown-up feel. Low saturation makes it wash out beside white, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent. Black text stays readable on it at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d86c89
What is #d86c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d86c89 is rgb(216, 108, 137), in HSL hsl(344, 58%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 37%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d86c89?
This muted pink looks richer against deep navy or forest green than against pale pastels. Muted neutrals also work, since they protect its soft warmth from feeling washed out.
Is #d86c89 readable on white or black?
#d86c89 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.