#B5ADB4 Hex Color
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Madame Mauve is an ashy, muted magenta that reads as a sophisticated grey-toned neutral. This desaturated, dusty hue offers a softer alternative to standard purples, making it an excellent choice for background textures or delicate branding elements. Because black text maintains high contrast against it, you can safely use it for smaller typography. The hex code for this color is #b5adb4.
Questions about Madame Mauve
What is the hex code for Madame Mauve?
Madame Mauve is #b5adb4. In RGB that is rgb(181, 173, 180), in HSL hsl(308, 5%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 1%, 29%.
How does Madame Mauve #b5adb4 perform for UI typography?
Madame Mauve #b5adb4 acts as a high-contrast neutral against black or deep charcoal text, making it a safe choice for small, readable body copy. It provides enough softness to be less jarring than pure white while maintaining professional legibility.
What colors pair well with #b5adb4 to create a balanced palette?
Is Madame Mauve readable on white or black?
Madame Mauve has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.