#B86278 Hex Color
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#b86278 is a dusty pink with a muted, matte warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal, and black text clears WCAG AA against it at about 5.1:1. The hex code #b86278 suits cosmetics, packaging, and soft brand details.
Questions about #b86278
What is #b86278 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86278 is rgb(184, 98, 120), in HSL hsl(345, 38%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 35%, 28%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b86278?
Deep teal, forest green, and warm charcoal all make #b86278 read richer by contrast. Pale cream works too, though the pairing can look washed out if nothing darker anchors the palette.
Is #b86278 readable on white or black?
#b86278 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.