#B3939A Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #b3939a is a dusty pink with low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its restrained warmth suggests tenderness, kindness, romance, and change without feeling childish. Use the hex code #b3939a as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, floral branding, or nightlife graphics, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. Black text reads clearly on it.

Questions about #b3939a

What is #b3939a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3939a is rgb(179, 147, 154), in HSL hsl(347, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 14%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3939a?
Pair #b3939a with charcoal for crisp contrast, cream or white for a soft neutral look, and muted sage or burgundy for grounded palettes that keep its dusty pink warmth restrained.
Is #b3939a readable on white or black?
#b3939a has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.