#B9436E Hex Color
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#b9436e is a saturated, warm pink with a berry-red undertone and medium depth. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention without the neon glare of lighter pinks, making it effective for calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and intimate product accents. Use it sparingly as a vivid supporting tone. White text has about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text. The hex code is #b9436e.
Questions about #b9436e
What is #b9436e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9436e is rgb(185, 67, 110), in HSL hsl(338, 47%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 41%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b9436e?
#b9436e pairs well with charcoal for a dramatic palette, while warm cream creates clearer separation; use white text over pink areas and reserve the shade for buttons, highlights, or focused brand details.
Is #b9436e readable on white or black?
#b9436e has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.