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#992E57 color code is #992E57. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #992e57.

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#992E57 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #992E57 is 0.0941. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.28:1 against white and 2.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#992E57 on white7.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#992E57 on black2.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #992E577.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #992E572.88:1Fail

#992E57 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #992E57?+
The hex code for #992E57 is #992E57. In RGB it's rgb(153, 46, 87), and in HSL it's hsl(337, 54%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #992E57?+
#992E57 in RGB is (153, 46, 87). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 46, 87).
What is the CMYK value of #992E57?+
#992E57 converts to CMYK(0%, 70%, 43%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #992E57.
Is #992e57 a warm or cool color?+
#992E57 (#992E57) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 337° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #992e57 belong to?+
#992E57 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 337°, 54%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #992e57 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#992E57 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.28:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #992e57?+
The nearest Pantone match for #992E57 (#992E57) is 675 C Pantone 675 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #992E57 in design

Practical guidance for using #992e57 (#992E57) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #992E57 (#992E57) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #992e57 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #992E57 (#992E57) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#992E57 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #992e57 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#992E57 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.