What Color Is #955E73?

At 337° on the hue wheel, #955E73 lands firmly in the pink family. Its 23% saturation gives it a muted, understated quality, while 48% lightness positions it as a deep variant — balanced for both text overlays and background use.

Color Meaning of #955E73

Colors in the pink family are associated with compassion, romance, and tenderness. As a deep variant, #955E73 amplifies those associations with depth and gravity, lending authority to any composition.

Where to Use HEX Code #955E73

Hero sections and full-width banners where deep pink tones anchor the page hierarchy
CTA buttons and interactive elements — the deep depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds
Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent
Data visualization charts where this pink shade differentiates data series coherently
Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes
Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

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HEX Code #955E73 in Design Systems

To implement #955E73 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-pink-deep: #955E73; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 113/255, this shade requires white or light text for adequate WCAG contrast — aim for 4.5:1 minimum on body text. Use it as a background or accent rather than text on dark surfaces.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #955E73

What color is #955E73?
#955E73 produces a deep pink tone. The RGB breakdown (149, 94, 115) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific pink hue at 337° on the color wheel.
Is #955E73 a dark or light color?
#955E73 registers as a dark color at 113/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #955E73?
Complementary pairing (≈157° hue) creates energetic contrast with #955E73. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker pink shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #955E73 for branding?
#955E73 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #955E73 to other color formats?
Convert #955E73 to RGB(149, 94, 115) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(337°, 23%, 48%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.