#B797A0 Hex Color
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This dusty pink carries an ashy undertone that feels grounded rather than playful. Because of its low saturation, #b797a0 works best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a sophisticated, modern look. The hex code for this desaturated mauve is #b797a0.
Questions about #b797a0
What is #b797a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b797a0 is rgb(183, 151, 160), in HSL hsl(343, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 13%, 28%.
What colors complement #b797a0 in a design?
Because #b797a0 carries a strong ashy undertone, it creates a modern, professional look when combined with muted greens or earthy neutrals. It excels when balanced against sharp olive or soft warm grays rather than vibrant, saturated colors.
Is #b797a0 readable on white or black?
#b797a0 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.