#B5A6AD

#B5A6AD

Overview

#B5A6AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 181, 166, 173, in HSL 332.0°, 9.2%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 8.3%, 4.4%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is darkgrey.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B5A6AD

RGB

181, 166, 173

HSL

332.0, 9.2%, 68.0%

HSV

332.0, 8.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.3%, 4.4%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.74 0.0199 347.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B5A6AD;
color: #B5A6AD;
border-color: #B5A6AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5A6AD?

RGB(181, 166, 173) · HSL(332.0, 9.2%, 68.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 8.3%, 4.4%, 29.0%)

Does #B5A6AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5A6AD?

Use 000000 text on a #B5A6AD background; contrast on black is 9.02:1.