#B3397F Hex Color
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A saturated, warm pink with a red-plum undertone, #b3397f brings bold energy without the glare of a neon shade. Its medium-dark value suits calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and intimate product accents. Use it as a focused 10% accent beside cream or navy; white text provides about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #b3397f.
Questions about #b3397f
What is #b3397f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3397f is rgb(179, 57, 127), in HSL hsl(326, 52%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 29%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3397f?
#b3397f pairs well with cream, soft beige, charcoal, and navy, which temper its strong saturation while preserving its warm, expressive character. Use cream for softness or navy for a sharper fashion and editorial palette.
Is #b3397f readable on white or black?
#b3397f has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.