#D8A6B0 Hex Color

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Soft and muted, the hex code #d8a6b0 is a warm dusty pink with gray undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood for spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains highly readable, making this shade practical for accessible interfaces and body copy.

Questions about #d8a6b0

What is #d8a6b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a6b0 is rgb(216, 166, 176), in HSL hsl(348, 39%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8a6b0?
The #d8a6b0 hex color pairs well with charcoal or burgundy, which give its soft, low-saturation pink enough contrast and keep the palette grounded while preserving a gentle mood.
Does #d8a6b0 look warm or cool?
The #d8a6b0 hex color reads warm because its dusty pink hue carries a subtle red bias, while gray undertones soften its saturation. That balance makes it gentler than a vivid pink and suitable for calm, youthful palettes.
Is #d8a6b0 readable on white or black?
#d8a6b0 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.