#B1A1B0 Hex Color
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#b1a1b0 is a dusty magenta with so much gray in it that it reads almost neutral. That low saturation gives it a soft, tender mood, which suits cosmetics packaging, confectionery, and intimate products. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to white. Black text on #b1a1b0 clears WCAG AA at about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1a1b0
What is #b1a1b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a1b0 is rgb(177, 161, 176), in HSL hsl(304, 9%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 1%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b1a1b0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive all flatter #b1a1b0 by playing up its gray undertone. For something warmer, pair it with dusty rose or terracotta.
Is #b1a1b0 safe to use behind body text?
Yes. Black text on #b1a1b0 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text does not pass, so keep type dark.
Is #b1a1b0 readable on white or black?
#b1a1b0 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.