#B08F9C Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy pink with barely any saturation. #b08f9c leans mauve rather than candy, so it works best as a supporting tone behind deep plums or charcoal instead of carrying a design alone. Its low chroma can turn muddy in large fields, so pair it with contrast. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 7.3:1.
Questions about #b08f9c
What is #b08f9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08f9c is rgb(176, 143, 156), in HSL hsl(336, 17%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 11%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08f9c?
The muted pink flatters deep plum, charcoal, and darker berry tones, where its gray undertone keeps the combination grounded. Use it as a supporting shade rather than the dominant color, since large fields of it can look muddy.
Is #b08f9c readable on white or black?
#b08f9c has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.