#DC939B Hex Color
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This dusty rose offers a mellow, unsaturated take on classic red. Because it sits comfortably between pastel and warm, #dc939b functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast. With an 8.7:1 ratio against black, the hex code #dc939b maintains excellent readability even when used for small body text.
Questions about #dc939b
What is #dc939b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc939b is rgb(220, 147, 155), in HSL hsl(353, 51%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 30%, 14%.
How should I pair #dc939b for a professional design?
Pair #dc939b with charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that grounds the softness of the rose. This combination ensures the muted tone feels intentional and modern, while maintaining excellent readability for both text and UI elements.
Is #dc939b suitable for small body text?
Yes, #dc939b is surprisingly effective for body text when set against a dark, neutral background. With an 8.7:1 contrast ratio against pure black, it provides enough weight to be readable without the harshness of a standard, vibrant red.
Is #dc939b readable on white or black?
#dc939b has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.