#B189A5 Hex Color
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#b189a5 is a dusty, ashy magenta with low saturation and a soft, medium-light value. Its muted character suggests tenderness, support, charm, and romance, fitting cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and intimate nightlife branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; black text remains highly readable at about 7.0:1. The hex code is #b189a5.
Questions about #b189a5
What is #b189a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b189a5 is rgb(177, 137, 165), in HSL hsl(318, 20%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 7%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b189a5?
#b189a5 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep plum for a richer tonal look; muted sage or warm cream can soften the palette without competing with its dusty magenta character.
Does #b189a5 look warm or cool?
#b189a5 reads as a softly warm-leaning muted magenta because its red and purple bias adds warmth, while its gray content keeps the effect restrained rather than vivid. It suits romantic designs without feeling overly bright.
Is #b189a5 readable on white or black?
#b189a5 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.