#B0878F Hex Color
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With warm gray undertones and very low saturation, #b0878f is a dusty, mellow pink that feels tender without becoming sugary. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, romance, and floral branding, especially beside deep burgundy or soft cream. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b0878f
What is #b0878f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0878f is rgb(176, 135, 143), in HSL hsl(348, 21%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0878f?
#b0878f pairs well with deep burgundy, soft cream, and charcoal, balancing its dusty warmth with contrast and keeping the palette from feeling overly sweet in branding and editorial layouts alike. Use cream for an airy look and burgundy for a richer direction.
Is #b0878f warm or cool?
#b0878f reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty rose base is softened by warm gray undertones rather than blue or violet in most lighting and surrounding palettes. That balance gives it a gentle, mature feel instead of a bright candy-pink effect.
Is #b0878f readable on white or black?
#b0878f has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.