#D9A6B7 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9a6b7 is a light, dusty pink with warm rosy undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, ashy quality brings softness to spring themes, baby products, cosmetics, and intimate branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or terracotta, rather than a dominant background, where it can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #d9a6b7
What is #d9a6b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a6b7 is rgb(217, 166, 183), in HSL hsl(340, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 16%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9a6b7?
#d9a6b7 pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, terracotta for added warmth, and soft neutrals for a restrained palette. Keep it as a supporting tone when the surrounding colors need to provide structure or visual weight.
Is #d9a6b7 readable on white or black?
#d9a6b7 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.