#B7779C Hex Color
A dusty magenta with quiet charm
Muted and dusty, #b7779c is a medium-light magenta with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its softened saturation gives layouts a gentle, understated mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting elements. Use it as a secondary color with charcoal or deep plum, since white can make it look washed out. Black text remains readable at about 6.1:1. The hex code for #b7779c.
Questions about #b7779c
What is #b7779c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7779c is rgb(183, 119, 156), in HSL hsl(325, 31%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 15%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7779c?
#b7779c pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep plum for richer depth, while soft white works best as an accent because it can wash out this muted magenta.
Does #b7779c read as warm or cool?
#b7779c reads as a softly warm magenta, with its pink-red hue softened by gray undertones rather than pushed toward a bright, hot pink, making it feel gentle and adaptable in romantic or fashion-focused palettes.
Where does #b7779c work best?
The muted, dusty finish of #b7779c works well for cosmetics, fashion, romantic layouts, and supporting UI elements where a gentle accent is more useful than a vivid primary color in a layout.
Is #b7779c readable on white or black?
#b7779c has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.