#9E4D68 color
The hex color #9E4D68 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 30.2% green and 40.8% blue (158, 77, 104).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 34% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 51% magenta, 34% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Cherry Berry (#9F4D65), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.65:1).
#9E4D68 color codes
| HEX | #9E4D68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 77, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 30.2%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 34%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 51%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 51%, 34%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.62, 36.66, 0.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.62, 36.66, 0.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.254, 13.578, 14.701) | |
| Decimal | 10374504 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9E4D68, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9E4D68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #9E4D68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9E4D68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a5e69Protanopia
no red cones#6f6d66Deuteranopia
no green cones#a94757Tritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9e4d68; }
.text { color: #9e4d68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9e4d68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 77 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9e4d68, #9e5a4d); }
Similar colors
#9f4d65Cherry Berry#9a435dVelvet Wine#8e5164Velour Scar#ac4362Hot#a6465bRose Laffy Taffy#a84b7aOur Little Secret#a0365fRoyal Flush#ac495cCherry on Top
Closest common color name: Mulberry.
Questions
- What color is #9E4D68?
- #9E4D68 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Cherry Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9E4D68?
- The RGB value is 158, 77, 104: 158 red, 77 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9E4D68?
- The complementary color is #4D9E83, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9E4D68?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 and white text 5.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.