#D8AEB4 Hex Color
A dusty rose with softness
#d8aeb4 is a light, dusty red with pink and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, ashy mood suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, and gentle branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark green, rather than as fine text on pale surfaces. The hex code #d8aeb4 supports clear black text.
Questions about #d8aeb4
What is #d8aeb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8aeb4 is rgb(216, 174, 180), in HSL hsl(351, 35%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 17%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8aeb4?
Pair #d8aeb4 with charcoal for crisp text, or use navy and muted olive as deeper supporting colors. These combinations preserve its softness while adding enough weight for packaging, editorial layouts, and restrained interfaces.
Is #d8aeb4 readable on white or black?
#d8aeb4 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.63:1 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.