#B59EA2 Hex Color
A dusty muted pink with grey depth
This dusty, muted pink carries a significant grey undertone that keeps it from feeling overly saccharine. Because of this desaturated quality, #b59ea2 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with slate blue or charcoal, where the contrast grounds its inherent softness. The hex code for this ashy pink is #b59ea2.
Questions about #b59ea2
What is #b59ea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59ea2 is rgb(181, 158, 162), in HSL hsl(350, 13%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 10%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #b59ea2 function better as a primary or secondary color?
#b59ea2 works significantly better as a secondary or accent color rather than a primary shade. Its high grey content can make large areas appear muddy, but it adds an excellent, grounded layer when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones.
Which color combinations work well with #b59ea2?
To balance the softness of #b59ea2, pair it with cooler, darker neutrals like slate blue or charcoal to create visual contrast. These pairings anchor the muted pink, keeping the final composition professional rather than washed out.
Is #b59ea2 readable on white or black?
#b59ea2 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.