#B17A90 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #b17a90 is a dusty pink with ashy mauve undertones and a matte, unsaturated finish. Its mellow character suits supporting branding, cosmetics, romance, and children’s products without feeling sugary. Use it beside deep burgundy or charcoal, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #b17a90.
Questions about #b17a90
What is #b17a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17a90 is rgb(177, 122, 144), in HSL hsl(336, 26%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 19%, 31%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b17a90?
Does #b17a90 look warm or cool?
#b17a90 reads as a warm-leaning dusty pink because its muted mauve base carries red and pink warmth rather than blue brightness, creating a calm, tender mood that suits romantic accents, cosmetics, children’s products, and understated visual identities.
Is #b17a90 readable on white or black?
#b17a90 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.