#B68CA0 Hex Color
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#b68ca0 is a dusty, ashy pink with low saturation and a warm mauve undertone. Its mellow character suggests tenderness and understated romance, making it suitable for cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, and intimate pop culture branding. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside cream or deep brown. Black text reads clearly at about 7.2:1. The hex code is #b68ca0.
Questions about #b68ca0
What is #b68ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68ca0 is rgb(182, 140, 160), in HSL hsl(331, 22%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 12%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b68ca0?
#b68ca0 pairs well with cream, deep brown, and muted neutrals, which balance its dusty pink character without overpowering the warm mauve undertone. Use it as a supporting color around 30% of a palette for soft contrast and visual warmth.
Is #b68ca0 readable on white or black?
#b68ca0 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.