#B17AA2 Hex Color
A sophisticated, muted magenta for modern design
This dusty, muted magenta feels restrained and understated rather than bold. Because it is highly unsaturated, #b17aa2 works effectively as a subtle background or a supporting secondary color in UI design. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this shade is #b17aa2, and it offers enough legibility for small black text.
Questions about #b17aa2
What is #b17aa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17aa2 is rgb(177, 122, 162), in HSL hsl(316, 26%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 8%, 31%.
Is #b17aa2 considered a warm or cool color?
#b17aa2 acts as a neutral-leaning magenta, meaning it carries enough red warmth to feel organic but enough desaturation to avoid overpowering a design. It sits comfortably between true pinks and muted purples, allowing it to function as a soft anchor in color palettes.
What color combinations work best with #b17aa2?
This muted shade pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or soft off-whites to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also serves as an effective supporting player against dark navy or muted olive tones.
Is #b17aa2 readable on white or black?
#b17aa2 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.