#D9869E Hex Color
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This softly unsaturated pastel pink has warm red undertones and a mellow, feminine character. Its moderate lightness suits spring layouts, cosmetics, baby products, and intimate branding without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy; black text has about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio, making it practical for accessible backgrounds. The hex code is #d9869e.
Questions about #d9869e
What is #d9869e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9869e is rgb(217, 134, 158), in HSL hsl(343, 52%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 27%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9869e?
#d9869e pairs well with navy when a design needs structure, with cream for a softer spring palette, and with charcoal when text or outlines need stronger definition against its muted, medium-light surface.
Is #d9869e readable on white or black?
#d9869e has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.