#D89289 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty salmon offers a gentle warmth that feels approachable rather than intense. Because it has low saturation, #d89289 works better as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color, where it can look slightly flat. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray for a modern, balanced palette. The hex code for this soft red is #d89289.
Questions about #d89289
What is #d89289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d89289 is rgb(216, 146, 137), in HSL hsl(7, 50%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 37%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d89289 for a modern look?
Is #d89289 considered a warm or cool color?
#d89289 is distinctly warm, carrying a gentle salmon undertone that feels inviting rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation and muted character, it avoids the intensity often found in brighter red or orange tones, making it effective for subtle, calming applications.
Is #d89289 readable on white or black?
#d89289 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.