#B0135A Hex Color
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#b0135a is a dark, highly saturated pink with warm red and subtle purple undertones. Its strong chroma creates energy and seduction, while low lightness adds seriousness and mystery. Use it as a 10% accent for calls to action, fashion, or cosmetics, pairing it with charcoal or soft blush. The hex code #b0135a provides about 6.8:1 contrast, so white text works well.
Questions about #b0135a
What is #b0135a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0135a is rgb(176, 19, 90), in HSL hsl(333, 81%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 49%, 31%.
How should #b0135a be used in a palette?
#b0135a works best as a focused accent with charcoal, blush, cream, or soft neutrals, because its high saturation can overpower a layout when spread across large background areas without supporting neutrals. Use it for calls to action, headlines, fashion details, or cosmetic packaging.
Is #b0135a a warm or cool color?
#b0135a reads as a warm pink because its red influence is stronger than its subtle purple undertone, though the violet cast keeps it from feeling purely orange or coral in most palettes. This balance creates a dramatic, confident mood.
Can white text be used on #b0135a?
White text provides about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio on #b0135a, making it a strong choice for buttons, labels, and readable overlays in many interface designs when the text size and weight are appropriate. Check the final combination before release.
Is #b0135a readable on white or black?
#b0135a has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.