Satin Flower
A sophisticated dusty purple with ashy undertones
Satin Flower is a dusty, unsaturated purple with a cool, ashy character. Because it lacks intensity, it serves as a sophisticated neutral base for cosmetic branding or wellness interfaces. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure readability, as it maintains an excellent 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #b48fbd works best in moderation, where its elegant, muted tone can anchor a palette without overwhelming the design.
Questions about Satin Flower
What is the hex code for Satin Flower?
Satin Flower is #b48fbd. In RGB that is rgb(180, 143, 189), in HSL hsl(288, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 5%, 24%, 0%, 26%.
Does #b48fbd Satin Flower work well for UI text?
Satin Flower is generally too unsaturated and light to function as primary body text, but it works beautifully for secondary accents or subtle backgrounds. For optimal accessibility, pair this hex color with high-contrast charcoal or deep neutral text to maintain readability standards.
What color families pair best with #b48fbd?
This muted purple excels when paired with cool, desaturated neutrals like slate or warm, earthy tones like terracotta for balance. Its ashy character makes it a versatile bridge between soft pastels and deeper, more dramatic jewel tones in branding projects.
Is Satin Flower readable on white or black?
Satin Flower has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.