Color #B0698B Color / Colour Code #B0698B
This page shows the hex color code for color #b0698b (#B0698B). The colour is a pink tone with 31% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B0698B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B0698B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 301, 331, and 1 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 331, 91, and 211 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B0698B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 331 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 331 to 16 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 331 with its complement at 151 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #B0698B
Lightness variations at hue 331 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B0698B
Design Use Cases for #B0698B
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #B0698B strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 55% lightness, #B0698B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#B0698B is in the pink range (hue 331). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B0698B (hue 331) to its complement at hue 151. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 1. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b0698b, #69b08d);
CSS Code for #B0698B
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About Color #B0698B (#B0698B)
#B0698B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 176 red, 105 green, and 139 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 331 degrees with 31% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B0698B is 130/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 40% magenta, 21% yellow, and 31% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B0698B against white is 4.01:1 and against black is 5.24:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.24:1.
The complementary colour #69B08D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B0698B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B069AF and #B06A69, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B0698B?
- #B0698B is Color #B0698B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(176, 105, 139), HSL(331, 31%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 40%, 21%, 31%). Its perceived brightness is 130/255.
- Is #B0698B accessible for text?
- Against white, #B0698B has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.24:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B0698B?
- The complementary colour is #69B08D (hue 151). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B069AF and #B06A69. The triadic palette adds #8BB069 and #698BB0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B0698B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b0698b; or rgb(176, 105, 139); or hsl(331, 31%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 331 31% 55%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.