#DAB4B0 Hex Color

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#dab4b0 is a light, dusty red with muted pink and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, delicate mood suited to spring branding, baby products, romance, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep burgundy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #dab4b0 provides about 11.1:1 contrast with black text.

Questions about #dab4b0

What is #dab4b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab4b0 is rgb(218, 180, 176), in HSL hsl(6, 36%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 19%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How does #dab4b0 read, warm or cool?
#dab4b0 reads as a softly warm, dusty red because its muted pink undertone outweighs the coolness of its gray component. It feels gentle and understated rather than vivid, making it useful for romantic, spring, and welcoming visual systems.
What colors pair well with #dab4b0?
The shade pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep burgundy, which give its pale dusty red more definition without overpowering its soft character in branding, editorial layouts, and spacious interfaces. Use cream for softness and darker accents for structure.
Is #dab4b0 readable on white or black?
#dab4b0 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.13:1 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.