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#B1597C color code is #B1597C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b1597c.

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#B1597C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B1597C is 0.1795. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.58:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B1597C on white4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B1597C on black4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B1597C4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B1597C4.59:1AA

#B1597C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B1597C?+
The hex code for #B1597C is #B1597C. In RGB it's rgb(177, 89, 124), and in HSL it's hsl(336, 36%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #B1597C?+
#B1597C in RGB is (177, 89, 124). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 89, 124).
What is the CMYK value of #B1597C?+
#B1597C converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 30%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B1597C.
Is #b1597c a warm or cool color?+
#B1597C (#B1597C) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 336° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b1597c belong to?+
#B1597C belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 336°, 36%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #b1597c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B1597C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.58:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b1597c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B1597C (#B1597C) is 687 C Pantone 687 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B1597C in design

Practical guidance for using #b1597c (#B1597C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B1597C is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B1597C (#B1597C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B1597C flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b1597c can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B1597C works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.