#DCB9C8 Hex Color
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A dusty, lightly desaturated pink with a soft mauve undertone. #dcb9c8 reads gentle rather than sweet, so it works well as a large background tone in cosmetics, children’s design, and spring layouts. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 11.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or muted olive for a palette that feels warm instead of washed out.
Questions about #dcb9c8
What is #dcb9c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcb9c8 is rgb(220, 185, 200), in HSL hsl(334, 33%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 9%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcb9c8?
Deep plum, muted olive, and charcoal all make #dcb9c8 look richer than it does beside white. For a softer palette, try cream and warm taupe instead of stark neutrals.
Is #dcb9c8 readable on white or black?
#dcb9c8 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.81:1 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.