#B9899B Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy pink with low saturation, #b9899b feels warm, mellow, and tender rather than vivid. Its muted mauve undertones suit cosmetics, romance, fashion, and soft product branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains clear over it, making this color practical for gentle interfaces. The hex code is #b9899b.
Questions about #b9899b
What is #b9899b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9899b is rgb(185, 137, 155), in HSL hsl(338, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 16%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b9899b?
#b9899b pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, cream, and muted mauve accents; charcoal provides readable contrast, while plum adds depth without overpowering its dusty pink base, making the palette suitable for fashion, cosmetic packaging, and soft editorial interfaces.
Does #b9899b feel warm or cool?
#b9899b reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty base leans toward red while its softened violet undertones add mauve depth, keeping the color tender and understated rather than bright, vivid, or strongly cool.
Is #b9899b readable on white or black?
#b9899b has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.