#B2A1B0 Hex Color
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#b2a1b0 is a dusty, ashy magenta that sits close to grey. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a tender, romantic feel without any loudness. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can read washed out next to plain white. The hex code #b2a1b0 suits cosmetics, packaging, and soft branding, and black text passes easily on it at 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2a1b0
What is #b2a1b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a1b0 is rgb(178, 161, 176), in HSL hsl(307, 10%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 1%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2a1b0?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal all flatter #b2a1b0, since darker neighbors restore the contrast its muted tone lacks. Cream works too, but the pairing stays subtle.
Is #b2a1b0 readable on white or black?
#b2a1b0 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.