#D89C8F Hex Color
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Reach for #d89c8f when a project needs red without the alarm. This dusty pastel red carries gray undertones, so it reads mellow on spring themes, packaging, and romance layouts. It works best as a supporting tone against deep teal or charcoal, where its low saturation keeps larger areas from going flat. The hex code #d89c8f also gives black text plenty of contrast, about 9.1 to 1, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #d89c8f
What is #d89c8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d89c8f is rgb(216, 156, 143), in HSL hsl(11, 48%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 34%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d89c8f?
Pair #d89c8f with deep teal or charcoal for strong contrast, or with cream and warm neutrals for a softer, coastal feel. Its muted saturation also sits comfortably beside sage and olive tones.
Is #d89c8f readable on white or black?
#d89c8f has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.