#B17A9E Hex Color
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#b17a9e is a dusty, matte magenta with low saturation and a softened mauve cast. Its restrained lightness supports calm, tender, romantic designs without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, intimate products, floral packaging, or children’s details, paired with charcoal or cream. This hex code also provides about 6.1:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #b17a9e
What is #b17a9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17a9e is rgb(177, 122, 158), in HSL hsl(321, 26%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 11%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b17a9e?
#b17a9e pairs well with cream, charcoal, and deep plum because darker or warmer neutrals give its muted mauve cast enough definition. Use cream for softness, charcoal for readable structure, and plum for a more intimate, evening-oriented palette.
Is #b17a9e readable on white or black?
#b17a9e has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.