#B8909A Hex Color
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#b8909a is an ashy, dusty pink with very low saturation, warm undertones, and mellow lightness. Its softened character suggests kindness, tenderness, romance, and change. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, intimate products, or floral branding, where it pairs well with charcoal. The hex code #b8909a also gives black text about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b8909a
What is #b8909a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8909a is rgb(184, 144, 154), in HSL hsl(345, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 16%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8909a?
#b8909a pairs especially well with charcoal, warm cream, muted olive, and deep burgundy, which give its pale dusty pink base more structure without overpowering its soft warmth. Use darker shades for headings or strong accents.
Is #b8909a readable on white or black?
#b8909a has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.