#B995B7 Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel magenta with ashy undertones, #b995b7 brings softness and gentle romance without strong saturation. It suits spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, and fashion, especially as a supporting tone beside deep plum or warm cream. Use the hex code for backgrounds with black text, which offers about 8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #b995b7
What is #b995b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b995b7 is rgb(185, 149, 183), in HSL hsl(303, 20%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 1%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b995b7?
Pair #b995b7 with deep plum, warm cream, charcoal, or soft gray to balance its dusty magenta character; plum creates a tonal look, while cream and charcoal provide stronger separation for editorial, beauty, and fashion palettes.
Does #b995b7 feel warm or cool?
#b995b7 reads as a cool-leaning mauve because its purple-magenta hue and ashy undertones soften the warmth of pink; its low saturation keeps the effect calm for wellness, beauty, spring, and nursery designs.
Is #b995b7 readable on white or black?
#b995b7 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.