#B5858B Hex Color
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An ashy, desaturated mauve, #b5858b offers a mellow alternative to standard, vivid reds. Use this hex code as a subtle background or a soft supporting hue rather than a primary call to action. It pairs effectively with cool, dark grays that tame its inherent warmth. Because black text maintains a high 6.7:1 contrast ratio against it, the color remains readable even for smaller interface elements.
Questions about #b5858b
What is #b5858b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5858b is rgb(181, 133, 139), in HSL hsl(353, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 23%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5858b in a palette?
You can pair #b5858b with cool, dark neutrals like charcoal to balance its inherent warmth and create a grounded, professional feel. It also works as a gentle, muted contrast when set against crisp white or very light gray backgrounds.
Is #b5858b readable on white or black?
#b5858b has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.