#D9A295 Hex Color
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A dusty blush, like faded terracotta or dried rose petals. #d9a295 is a soft red with gray undertones and very little saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal, and black text passes contrast checks on it. The hex code #d9a295 suits spring palettes, romance branding, and baby products where warmth matters.
Questions about #d9a295
What is #d9a295 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a295 is rgb(217, 162, 149), in HSL hsl(11, 47%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9a295?
#d9a295 looks rich next to deep teal, navy, and warm charcoal, which balance its muted warmth with cooler depth. For softer palettes, try sage or cream accents.
Does #d9a295 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red base carries an earthy, rose-like warmth, but its low saturation and gray undertones keep it mellow rather than bold or fiery.
Is #d9a295 readable on white or black?
#d9a295 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.