#DAB6BD Hex Color
A soft dusty pink with gray undertones
This muted, dusty pink features gray undertones that temper its natural sweetness. Because it is so unsaturated, #dab6bd works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep olive, as those darker colors prevent it from appearing washed out. The hex code #dab6bd provides enough contrast for readable text when used over a white background.
Questions about #dab6bd
What is #dab6bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab6bd is rgb(218, 182, 189), in HSL hsl(348, 33%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 13%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #dab6bd?
Is #dab6bd a warm or cool pink?
The presence of significant gray undertones gives #dab6bd a cooler, more sophisticated appearance compared to saturated bubblegum pinks. This makes it highly versatile, allowing it to function as a soft, neutral backdrop in branding or interior design schemes.
Is #dab6bd readable on white or black?
#dab6bd has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.40:1 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.