#B5859D Hex Color
Sophisticated dusty mauve with warm undertones
This dusty, unsaturated mauve carries a warm, ashy quality that avoids the sweetness of brighter pinks. Because it is muted, it functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #b5859d with deep charcoals or slate grays for a modern, grounded contrast. It offers excellent legibility for small text, making it a reliable choice for editorial layouts or branding accents.
Questions about #b5859d
What is #b5859d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5859d is rgb(181, 133, 157), in HSL hsl(330, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 13%, 29%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How should I use #b5859d in professional branding?
#b5859d functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. It offers excellent legibility for small text, making it a reliable, high-contrast choice for editorial layouts, corporate branding accents, or subtle UI elements that require a grounded feel.
Which colors pair best with #b5859d?
Is #b5859d readable on white or black?
#b5859d has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.