#BD8195 Hex Color
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#bd8195 is an ashy, unsaturated pink with a dusty, mellow character. This muted tone avoids the harshness of vivid magenta, making it a reliable supporting color for fashion or cosmetic branding. It pairs well with charcoal grays or deep teals. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions effectively for UI elements and readability. The hex code for this dusty pink is #bd8195.
Questions about #bd8195
What is #bd8195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8195 is rgb(189, 129, 149), in HSL hsl(340, 31%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 21%, 26%.
What colors work best with #bd8195?
Is #bd8195 suitable for UI design?
Yes, #bd8195 works effectively in UI design because it maintains enough contrast against black text for readability. Its mellow, desaturated nature prevents it from overpowering other elements, ensuring a balanced, professional look for buttons or accent backgrounds in web interfaces.
Is #bd8195 readable on white or black?
#bd8195 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.