#B0949C Hex Color
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#b0949c is a dusty, ashy pink with gray-mauve undertones and very low saturation. Its softened mid-light value suggests tenderness, harmony, and understated romance without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, floral branding, or romantic layouts, pairing it with deep navy for contrast. Black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #b0949c.
Questions about #b0949c
What is #b0949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0949c is rgb(176, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(343, 15%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 11%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0949c?
#b0949c pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast, while cream, charcoal, and muted mauve support softer combinations that balance its dusty pink character and keep the overall palette understated without becoming sugary.
Does #b0949c read warm or cool?
#b0949c reads as a muted warm pink with cool gray-mauve undertones, so it softens a rosy base without feeling stark or icy and brings restrained warmth to a palette rather than sugary brightness.
Is #b0949c readable on white or black?
#b0949c has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.