#B989A9 Hex Color
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This dusty magenta sits firmly in the mid-tones, blending muted gray undertones with a gentle pink hue. Because it is highly desaturated, #b989a9 works best as a supporting background color rather than a bold accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive green. Since this hex code offers strong contrast for black text, it functions reliably for readable UI body copy.
Questions about #b989a9
What is #b989a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b989a9 is rgb(185, 137, 169), in HSL hsl(320, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 9%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #b989a9?
Does #b989a9 work well for UI text?
While #b989a9 offers good readability when used as a background for dark text, it should be avoided for small body copy. It is best utilized as a large-area background or a subtle accent element to maintain optimal accessibility standards.
Is #b989a9 readable on white or black?
#b989a9 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.