#B88D9D Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated pink offers a mellow and warm presence without being overly sweet. It functions best as a supporting tone, providing a grounded touch to modern branding or UI palettes. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, #b88d9d works well for legible, soft-toned messaging. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to keep the look sophisticated and avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this color is #b88d9d.
Questions about #b88d9d
What is #b88d9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88d9d is rgb(184, 141, 157), in HSL hsl(338, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 15%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b88d9d?
Is #b88d9d considered a warm or cool color?
#b88d9d is primarily a warm, dusty pink because of its underlying red and brown pigments. While it is desaturated enough to avoid feeling overly energetic or sweet, it retains a distinct warmth that keeps it approachable compared to colder, blue-based mauve shades.
Is #b88d9d readable on white or black?
#b88d9d has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.