#BE788E Hex Color
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#be788e is an unsaturated, warm pink with a mellow dusty quality and soft mauve undertones. Its restrained saturation supports kindness, romance, and feminine appeal without feeling sugary. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for cosmetics, fashion, intimate products, or floral packaging. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #be788e
What is #be788e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be788e is rgb(190, 120, 142), in HSL hsl(341, 35%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 25%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be788e?
Pair #be788e with charcoal for readable contrast, or use muted cream and deep burgundy for a softer, richer palette. Keep this dusty pink as a supporting tone rather than combining it with several equally muted colors.
Is #be788e readable on white or black?
#be788e has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.