#B189BE Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #b189be is a cool purple with gray and slight pink undertones. Its lightness and low saturation create a refined, spiritual mood suited to wellness, cosmetics, weddings, and creative branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b189be.
Questions about #b189be
What is #b189be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b189be is rgb(177, 137, 190), in HSL hsl(285, 29%, 64%) and in CMYK 7%, 28%, 0%, 25%.
Which colors pair well with #b189be?
#b189be pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, navy, and soft white, which either ground its cool muted purple or preserve its gentle contrast. Use charcoal or deep plum for a refined, readable palette, and lighter neutrals for airy wedding or wellness designs.
Is #b189be warm or cool?
#b189be reads as a cool purple because its blue-violet base is softened by gray, with a slight pink undertone adding warmth without changing its overall temperature. It feels calm and refined rather than bright or icy.
Is #b189be readable on white or black?
#b189be has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.