#B50069 Hex Color

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Bold and highly saturated, this dark pink has a warm magenta undertone that creates energy and immediate visual focus. The hex code #b50069 works best as a small accent for calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and romantic branding, especially beside soft blush or charcoal. White text achieves about 6.6:1 contrast, supporting accessible interface labels.

Questions about #b50069

What is #b50069 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b50069 is rgb(181, 0, 105), in HSL hsl(325, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 42%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b50069?
#b50069 pairs well with soft blush, white, and charcoal, which soften or ground its saturated magenta without competing for attention. Use blush for a gentle romantic palette, white for crisp contrast, and charcoal for a polished editorial feel.
Is #b50069 readable on white or black?
#b50069 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.