#B378A0 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #b378a0 is a dusty magenta with a soft red-violet undertone. Its low saturation gives it a tender, understated mood suited to cosmetic packaging, intimate products, floral graphics, and supporting UI elements. The hex code #b378a0 works best as a secondary tone or broad background, though black text remains clear at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b378a0
What is #b378a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b378a0 is rgb(179, 120, 160), in HSL hsl(319, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 11%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b378a0?
#b378a0 pairs well with black text, warm cream, and restrained olive accents because its dusty red-violet base needs grounded neutrals and earthy contrast to avoid feeling overly sweet in a finished palette. Use cream to soften cosmetic or romantic layouts.
Is #b378a0 readable on white or black?
#b378a0 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.