#B16C81 Hex Color
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Not bubblegum, not blush. #b16c81 is a dusty pink with warm gray undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone, especially behind cream type or next to charcoal, though it can look muddy in large flat areas. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast on this hex code, so it passes WCAG AA for body text and works well as a soft UI background.
Questions about #b16c81
What is #b16c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16c81 is rgb(177, 108, 129), in HSL hsl(342, 31%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 27%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b16c81?
#b16c81 flatters deep greens and warm creams, which pick up its gray undertone without clashing. For something earthier, try it with sage or a muted olive.
Is #b16c81 readable on white or black?
#b16c81 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.