#B48D9F Hex Color
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Designers reach for the hex code #b48d9f when a palette needs pink without the sweetness. This dusty, grayed tone sits mid-light with warm undertones, and it flatters deep plum and charcoal more than plain white. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, or floral work. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.3:1 contrast, so small labels stay accessible.
Questions about #b48d9f
What is #b48d9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48d9f is rgb(180, 141, 159), in HSL hsl(332, 21%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 12%, 29%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b48d9f?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all flatter #b48d9f, since its muted warmth needs darker or greener neighbors. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so build contrast with deeper tones.
Is #b48d9f readable on white or black?
#b48d9f has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 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.