#DB9FB9 Hex Color
A soft and unsaturated dusty rose
This dusty, unsaturated pink feels gentle and mellow without being overly sweet. It serves best as a subtle background or a soft supporting tone rather than a dominant color. Pair #db9fb9 with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its lightness and prevent it from appearing washed out. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for UI elements.
Questions about #db9fb9
What is #db9fb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9fb9 is rgb(219, 159, 185), in HSL hsl(334, 45%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 16%, 14%.
Where does #db9fb9 work best in a design layout?
Because #db9fb9 feels gentle rather than bright, it functions best as a subtle supporting tone or background. Use it to soften layouts without overwhelming the viewer, allowing stronger, darker colors to ground the overall aesthetic of your project.
Is #db9fb9 readable on white or black?
#db9fb9 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.