#B79AA9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink sits between a soft mauve and a neutral grey. Because of its muted character, #b79aa9 acts best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate, which prevents it from looking washed out. The hex code #b79aa9 provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable, sophisticated UI elements.
Questions about #b79aa9
What is #b79aa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b79aa9 is rgb(183, 154, 169), in HSL hsl(329, 17%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 8%, 28%.
Is #b79aa9 a warm or cool tone?
#b79aa9 acts as a neutral-leaning cool pink due to its significant grey desaturation. While it holds the warmth of a traditional mauve, its muted character keeps it feeling professional and restrained rather than overly sweet or vibrant.
Is #b79aa9 readable on white or black?
#b79aa9 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.