Color code #B99BB0

Color Code #B99BB0

A precise look at this Pink color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PinkMuted neutral

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#B99BB0

RGB

rgb(185, 155, 176)

HSL

hsl(318 17.65% 66.67%)

HSV

hsv(318 16.22% 72.55%)

CMYKApproximate

0%, 16.22%, 4.86%, 27.45%

Relative luminance0.36890—1

Contrast with white2.51:1WCAG

Contrast with black8.38:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.51:1

AA ×AAA ×

Readable text sample8.38:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This muted neutral Pink tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #B99BB0 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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Complementary#9BB9A4View color Inverted#46644FView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #B99BB0;
  background-color: #B99BB01A;
  border-color: #B99BB0;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #B99BB0?

This color is RGB(185, 155, 176).

What is the HSL value of #B99BB0?

Its value is HSL(318°, 17.65%, 66.67%).

Is #B99BB0 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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