#B06180 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#b06180 is a dusty pink pulled toward mauve, matte and low in saturation. It reads tender rather than loud, so it works best as a supporting tone: soft backgrounds, cosmetic packaging, confectionery, or floral accents. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal instead of white, which can wash it out. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b06180
What is #b06180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b06180 is rgb(176, 97, 128), in HSL hsl(336, 33%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 27%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b06180?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green flatter #b06180, since dark cool tones balance its dusty warmth. Skip pure white pairings because they drain the color, and use cream or warm gray to keep its mauve undertone intact.
Is #b06180 readable on white or black?
#b06180 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.