#B2A0A9 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted pink functions as a sophisticated neutral. Because it is desaturated, the hex code #b2a0a9 serves well as a supporting tone in fashion or cosmetic branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal to ground the softness. Since black text provides an excellent 8.5:1 contrast, this color remains highly readable for UI body text and fine type.
Questions about #b2a0a9
What is #b2a0a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a0a9 is rgb(178, 160, 169), in HSL hsl(330, 10%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 5%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #b2a0a9 in a color palette?
#b2a0a9 works best as a grounding neutral element within softer design schemes. You can pair it with deep charcoal to highlight its subtle, ashy undertones while ensuring the text remains legible and professional for user interfaces.
Is #b2a0a9 readable on white or black?
#b2a0a9 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.