#B65285 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated, medium-dark pink with a mulberry undertone, #b65285 reads warm and mellow rather than loud. Its hex code puts it to work in cosmetics, confectionery, and fashion branding, where it holds up as a supporting tone or bold accent. White text passes AA against it at about 4.6:1, so buttons and labels stay readable.
Questions about #b65285
What is #b65285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65285 is rgb(182, 82, 133), in HSL hsl(329, 41%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 27%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b65285?
Deep teal and charcoal both sharpen this pink, keeping its warmth from turning flat. A muted sage also works when you want a softer, garden-inspired palette.
Can you use white text on #b65285?
Yes. White text on #b65285 reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. Dark text falls short, so stick with white for labels and buttons.
Is #b65285 readable on white or black?
#b65285 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.