#B65E74 Hex Color
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A muted, warm pink with dusty red undertones, #b65e74 feels mellow, tender, and understated rather than sugary. Its medium lightness and low saturation suit cosmetics, romance, fashion, and soft interface accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; black text remains readable, with about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #b65e74.
Questions about #b65e74
What is #b65e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65e74 is rgb(182, 94, 116), in HSL hsl(345, 38%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 36%, 29%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b65e74?
What mood does #b65e74 convey, and is it warm or cool?
#b65e74 reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty red undertones soften the hue and reduce sugary brightness. It conveys tenderness, calm, and understated romance, making it effective in cosmetics, fashion, editorial layouts, and gentle interface accents.
Is #b65e74 readable on white or black?
#b65e74 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.