#DE9BAE Hex Color

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This muted pastel pink carries a dusty, desaturated quality that feels gentle and accessible. It works well as a background for branding or modern UI layouts. Pair #de9bae with deep charcoals to balance its inherent sweetness. With high contrast capabilities, black text remains legible against this shade. The hex code for this color is #de9bae.

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What is #de9bae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #de9bae is rgb(222, 155, 174), in HSL hsl(343, 50%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 22%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #de9bae?

#de9bae works exceptionally well alongside deep charcoal or dark gray, which anchor its soft, desaturated qualities. For a cohesive palette, you can also combine it with muted sage or warm terracotta to maintain a balanced, earthy aesthetic.

Is #de9bae readable on white or black?

#de9bae has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.

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