#B5838D Hex Color
Mellow and grounded dusty rose tones
A dusty, desaturated pink that feels both mellow and grounded. Because of its muted character, it functions best as a supporting tone in branding or editorial layouts. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for this color is #b5838d. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys rather than white to prevent the design from appearing washed out.
Questions about #b5838d
What is #b5838d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5838d is rgb(181, 131, 141), in HSL hsl(348, 25%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 22%, 29%.
Which neutral colors pair best with #b5838d?
Deep charcoal or dark slate grays provide the best contrast for #b5838d because they prevent the muted pink from appearing washed out or flat. Avoid using standard white text on this shade, as it can often create a weak or blurry visual effect.
Is #b5838d considered a warm or cool color?
#b5838d behaves as a warm, desaturated pink with earthy undertones that give it a mellow, grounded personality. Its muted quality makes it far less aggressive than saturated pinks, allowing it to function effectively as a neutral foundation in complex design systems.
Is #b5838d readable on white or black?
#b5838d has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.