#B8496C Hex Color
Saturated warm pink with sophisticated depth
This saturated, warm pink balances intensity with a mellow, approachable feel. It avoids the neon harshness of lighter alternatives, offering a sophisticated depth. The hex code for this shade is #b8496c. It works best as an accent color in fashion or cosmetic branding. Because it offers a 5.0:1 contrast ratio against white, use it for bold typography without losing impact.
Questions about #b8496c
What is #b8496c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8496c is rgb(184, 73, 108), in HSL hsl(341, 44%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 41%, 28%.
Is #b8496c considered a warm or cool color?
#b8496c is decidedly a warm pink because of its strong red and orange undertones. While it has enough depth to avoid looking neon, it retains an energetic, approachable warmth that distinguishes it from cooler, blue-based magenta or berry tones.
What colors pair well with #b8496c in a design scheme?
Is #b8496c readable on white or black?
#b8496c has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.