#DC9498 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated rose, #dc9498 brings a mellow and gentle mood to visual projects. This shade works best as a supporting tone, providing warmth without overwhelming the page. Designers should pair it with deep black for maximum clarity, as its lightness ensures excellent legibility for body text. The hex code for this muted red is #dc9498.
Questions about #dc9498
What is #dc9498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc9498 is rgb(220, 148, 152), in HSL hsl(357, 51%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 31%, 14%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc9498?
#dc9498 works best when paired with deep, neutral tones to ground its inherent softness. Try using it against charcoal or deep espresso for high-contrast text, or alongside soft cream shades for a balanced, vintage-inspired palette that maintains readability.
Is #dc9498 considered a warm or cool color?
#dc9498 is distinctly warm, though its desaturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or aggressive. The subtle brownish undertones give it a grounded, earthy quality that prevents it from feeling like a harsh pink or childish pastel.
Is #dc9498 readable on white or black?
#dc9498 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.