#B86880 Hex Color
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This is not a loud bubblegum pink. #b86880 is a dusty, muted pink with warm rosy undertones that reads more dried rose than candy. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or 30% layer, and it flatters deep navy and plum better than white. Note that it can turn muddy across large surfaces, so keep fine detail off it. Black text passes AA here at about 5.3:1.
Questions about #b86880
What is #b86880 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86880 is rgb(184, 104, 128), in HSL hsl(342, 36%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 30%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b86880?
Deep navy and plum bring out its warmth and keep the palette from feeling flat. Olive adds an unexpected, earthy counterpoint, while pale cream lightens it without washing it out.
Is #b86880 readable on white or black?
#b86880 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.