#BB8DAA Hex Color
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Soft as faded lipstick, #bb8daa is a dusty magenta with enough gray to feel grown up. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits cosmetics packaging and floral branding as a supporting tone. It flatters deep plum far better than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text also clears contrast checks on this hex code.
Questions about #bb8daa
What is #bb8daa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb8daa is rgb(187, 141, 170), in HSL hsl(322, 25%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 9%, 27%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bb8daa?
Deep plum makes #bb8daa look richer, while charcoal keeps it modern without the harshness of black. It also sits well with sage and warm creams for a softer palette.
Is #bb8daa readable on white or black?
#bb8daa has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.