#B6728B Hex Color
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Reach for #b6728b when a design needs a dusty pink that stays out of the way. Its muted, matte warmth suits supporting elements, cosmetics packaging, and soft branding. Because saturation sits low, it reads mellow rather than sweet, though it can go muddy next to brighter pinks. Black text clears contrast on it, so it works as a UI background. Deep plum or forest green bring out its depth.
Questions about #b6728b
What is #b6728b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6728b is rgb(182, 114, 139), in HSL hsl(338, 32%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 24%, 29%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b6728b?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal all flatter #b6728b, since darker tones offset its low saturation. Avoid bright pinks nearby, which can make it look washed out.
Is #b6728b readable on white or black?
#b6728b has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.