#B3949C Hex Color
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Cosmetics packaging and floral branding often reach for this ashy, dusty pink. #b3949c is a very unsaturated mauve-pink with gray undertones, soft enough for backgrounds yet muted enough to turn muddy beside pure white. It works best as a supporting tone under black text, which clears contrast checks at about 7.6:1. Pair it with deep plum for extra warmth.
Questions about #b3949c
What is #b3949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3949c is rgb(179, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(345, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 13%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3949c?
Is #b3949c readable on white or black?
#b3949c has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.