#B1508A Hex Color
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#b1508a is a warm, fairly saturated pink with a mellow berry undertone. Its moderate depth gives designs a tender, romantic feel without looking childish, making it useful for cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, and romance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside soft cream or deep plum rather than a full-page background. White text has about 4.8:1 contrast against this hex code, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b1508a
What is #b1508a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1508a is rgb(177, 80, 138), in HSL hsl(324, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 22%, 31%.
Does #b1508a read as a warm or cool pink?
#b1508a reads as a warm pink because its mellow berry undertone leans red and mauve rather than blue, while its moderate saturation keeps the warmth polished instead of bright or childish.
What colors pair well with #b1508a?
Is #b1508a readable on white or black?
#b1508a has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.