#B577A8 Hex Color
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A dusty, matte magenta with low saturation, #b577a8 feels tender, restrained, and slightly romantic. The hex code #b577a8 works well as a supporting tone in cosmetic, fashion, floral, and intimate designs. Its muted lightness suits large areas, though it can look muddy beside gray or washed out against white. Black text provides about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #b577a8
What is #b577a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b577a8 is rgb(181, 119, 168), in HSL hsl(313, 30%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 7%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b577a8?
#b577a8 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, muted olive, and warm cream, which give its dusty magenta body without making the palette feel overly sweet or bright; use charcoal for text and olive for a grounded accent.
Is #b577a8 readable on white or black?
#b577a8 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.