#B97496 Hex Color
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#b97496 is a muted, dusty pink with warm undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, it feels grounded rather than playful. Use this shade as a secondary accent to avoid it appearing muddy in large blocks. It pairs well with dark charcoal for a sophisticated look. With a high contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable over this hex code, ensuring your design meets accessibility standards.
Questions about #b97496
What is #b97496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b97496 is rgb(185, 116, 150), in HSL hsl(330, 33%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 19%, 27%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b97496 in a design scheme?
#b97496 works beautifully when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or soft slate gray. Because it is a muted pink, it also creates a harmonious, sophisticated contrast when placed against muted olive or deep forest green tones.
Is #b97496 readable on white or black?
#b97496 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.