#B972B5 Hex Color
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Closer to faded orchid than bubblegum, this muted magenta reads soft and a little grown-up. The hex code #b972b5 works best as an accent against deep plum or forest green, though black text passes contrast checks on it. Its sweetness suits cosmetics, confectionery, and floral branding.
Questions about #b972b5
What is #b972b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b972b5 is rgb(185, 114, 181), in HSL hsl(303, 34%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 2%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b972b5?
#b972b5 pairs well with deep plum, forest green, and warm cream. Its muted magenta tone looks richest against dark, low-saturation partners rather than bright white.
Is #b972b5 a warm or cool color?
#b972b5 sits close to neutral on the warm-cool scale. Its red-leaning magenta base gives it mild warmth, while the gray undertone keeps it from reading as a hot pink.
Is #b972b5 readable on white or black?
#b972b5 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.