#B795A8 Hex Color
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#b795a8 is a pastel, ashy magenta with very low saturation and a soft, dusty finish. Its gentle mauve undertone suits spring palettes, cosmetics, intimate products, and romantic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy, since it can look washed out against white. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #b795a8.
Questions about #b795a8
What is #b795a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b795a8 is rgb(183, 149, 168), in HSL hsl(326, 19%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 8%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b795a8?
#b795a8 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and navy, which give its muted magenta tone stronger definition without making the palette harsh. Use it as a supporting color with darker text or deeper accents for polished branding and editorial layouts.
Is #b795a8 readable on white or black?
#b795a8 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.