#B57AAB Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #b57aab graphic
An unsaturated magenta with a soft pink-purple cast, #b57aab feels tender, charming, and approachable rather than loud. This hex code works well as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, romance, and children’s branding. Use it with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, since black text reads clearly at about 6.3:1.

Questions about #b57aab

What is #b57aab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b57aab is rgb(181, 122, 171), in HSL hsl(310, 29%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 6%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b57aab?
The #b57aab hex color pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm cream, which sharpen its muted pink-purple cast without making the palette feel sugary or overly delicate in branding and interface work.
Is #b57aab readable on white or black?
#b57aab has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.