#B22058 Hex Color
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The hex code #b22058 is a highly saturated pink with strong red undertones and a dark berry cast. It brings energy to calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and nightlife branding, but can overwhelm large backgrounds. Use this color as a small accent beside charcoal or soft blush. White text reaches about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio on it.
Questions about #b22058
What is #b22058 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b22058 is rgb(178, 32, 88), in HSL hsl(337, 70%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 51%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b22058?
#b22058 pairs well with charcoal, soft blush, warm cream, and muted mauve because these quieter colors balance its saturated berry depth without competing for attention in a focused visual composition. Reserve it for accents, buttons, borders, or selected states rather than large backgrounds.
Does #b22058 feel warm or cool?
#b22058 reads as a warm, high-energy berry pink because its strong red component outweighs its cooler blue component, giving the shade a dark berry cast and keeping it visually assertive. It suits fashion, cosmetics, nightlife, and calls to action.
Is #b22058 readable on white or black?
#b22058 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.