#B88E99 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink features a warm, earthy undertone that prevents it from feeling too saccharine. Because of its low saturation, #b88e99 serves best as a supporting tone or an accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs elegantly with dark charcoal or olive greens. The hex code #b88e99 offers high readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for cosmetics and fashion branding.
Questions about #b88e99
What is #b88e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88e99 is rgb(184, 142, 153), in HSL hsl(344, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 17%, 28%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the #b88e99 hex color?
Does #b88e99 have a warm or cool undertone?
#b88e99 carries a distinctly warm, earthy undertone that prevents the shade from feeling too bright or saccharine. This warmth gives it a grounded, approachable quality that performs well in professional designs compared to cooler, more bubblegum-leaning pinks.
Is #b88e99 readable on white or black?
#b88e99 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.