#B095AE Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated magenta feels muted and gentle. Because of its low chroma, #b095ae functions best as a supporting background rather than a main hero color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this soft shade is #b095ae, which provides enough contrast for readable black body text in UI designs.
Questions about #b095ae
What is #b095ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b095ae is rgb(176, 149, 174), in HSL hsl(304, 15%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 1%, 31%.
What design styles work best with #b095ae?
The muted, dusty nature of #b095ae fits perfectly within minimal, contemporary UI designs where you need a neutral-leaning accent that is softer than pure purple. It provides a sophisticated backdrop that does not overpower other interface elements.
Is #b095ae readable on white or black?
#b095ae has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 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.