Color Details and Palettes for #B08097

Details about the color Punched Pink

Closest web-safe match: #999999

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About Color Hex #b08097

The color Punched Pink, with hexadecimal code #b08097, is part of the pink color family, a hue that spans from playful and youthful to elegant and gender-neutral. Pink evokes warmth, tenderness, and emotional connection across diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation and Friendliness. Pink is often connected to love, compassion, and femininity in Western cultures, while in Japan, it can symbolize spring and cherry blossoms. It can also represent universal harmony and emotional balance. At just 23% saturation, this near-neutral shade carries only a subtle hint of its underlying hue, making it versatile for large surfaces and professional contexts. At 60% lightness, it strikes an approachable, open balance—bright enough to feel welcoming yet substantial enough to carry visual weight. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation, or Friendliness. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Punched Pink are (176, 128, 151), providing a combination of red: 176, green: 128, and blue: 151. In HSL format, it has a hue of 331.00°, saturation of 23.00%, and lightness of 60.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 331.00°, saturation of 27.00%, and value of 69.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 27.00%, yellow: 14.00%, and black: 31.00%.

The calculated luminance of #b08097 is 0.269, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #999999. Its contrast ratio is 6.38:1 against black and 3.29:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.

In terms of color temperature, #b08097 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using black text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #b08097 is black.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #b08097 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #B08097

Punched Pink (#B08097) belongs to the Pink color family.

With a dusty, low-saturation character, this color offers quiet complexity—neither bold nor faded. Dusty tones add vintage charm to retro-inspired designs and pair beautifully with metallic accents like copper or brass.

Historical Background

Pink was considered a variant of red—and thus a strong, masculine color—until the mid-20th century, when Western marketing shifted it toward femininity. In 18th-century Rococo France, Madame de Pompadour popularized a specific shade (Rose Pompadour) that became synonymous with refined luxury. In Japan, pink cherry blossoms (sakura) represent the fleeting beauty of life, celebrated annually during hanami festivals.

Design & Usage Tips

Pink ranges from playful and youthful to sophisticated and gender-neutral depending on saturation and context. Hot pink works for bold fashion and beauty brands, while dusty pink suits elegant interior design and wedding stationery. Pair pink with navy for a classic contrast, or with sage green for a modern, botanical palette.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 331°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. At 23% saturation, the color has a muted, sophisticated quality that pairs well with bolder accents. It works as a background, a border, or a secondary element in layered compositions.

Psychological Impact

Pink universally evokes warmth, tenderness, and approachability. Research by Alexander Schauss found that a specific shade ('Baker-Miller Pink') could reduce aggression, leading to its experimental use in holding cells. In branding, pink signals compassion, playfulness, and emotional connection.

At 60% lightness, it reads clearly on dark backgrounds and provides a welcoming, open feel in light-themed designs—versatile across both contexts.

Creative Design Ideas

Use blush pink as a background for portrait photography to create a warm, flattering glow. Combine hot pink with black for a punk-inspired editorial aesthetic. In app design, pink accent colors (hearts, favorites, notifications) feel natural and engaging.

#B08097 Color Conversions

Every way to write Punched Pink — copy Punched Pink as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#B08097

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(176, 128, 151)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(331, 23%, 60%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(331, 27%, 69%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(331 50% 31%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 27%, 14%, 31%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(65.41% 0.067 348.79)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(65.41% 0.065 -0.013)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 58.88, a: 22.17, b: -5.00

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 58.88, C: 22.73, H: 347.30

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 31.21, Y: 26.90, Z: 32.83

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
11567255

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #b08097

RGB Color Percentages for Punched Pink (HEX Code: #b08097) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 38.68% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
38.68%
Green:
28.13%
Blue:
33.19%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Punched Pink.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #b08097

CMYK Ink Levels for Punched Pink (HEX Code: #b08097) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Punched Pink prominently features Key, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 27.27%, Yellow: 14.2%, and Black: 30.98%.

Luminance & Contrast for #B08097

Relative luminance gauges how bright Punched Pink is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.269
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 6.38:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 3.29:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #B08097

Copy-and-paste CSS for Punched Pink — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #B08097;
Text color: #B08097;
Border border: 2px solid #B08097;
RGB background-color: rgb(176, 128, 151);
HSL background-color: hsl(331, 23%, 60%);
Variable --color: #B08097;

#b08097 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#f7f2f5
#ebdfe5
#dfccd5
#d4b9c6
#c8a6b6
#bc93a7
#b08097 Original
#966d80
#7b5a6a
#614653
#46333c
#2c2026
#120d0f

#b08097 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#b08097 Original
#82b09a

#b08097 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#b08097 Original
#b08282
#b082b0
#b09a82
#9a82b0
#b0b082
#8282b0

#b08097 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#b08097 Original
#98b082
#8298b0

#b08097 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#b08097 Original
#b0b082
#82b09a
#8282b0

Color Blindness Simulation for #b08097

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Punched Pink (#b08097) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Friendly

Color Harmonies for #b08097

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#B08097 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #B08097 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

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#aa8899 Voila!
#bb7788 Prehistoric Pink
#aa88aa Voila!

Colors Similar to #b08097

These colors are close neighbours of #B08097 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Pink tone.

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#b08197 Punched Pink
#b08098 Punched Pink
#af8097 Punched Pink
#b07f97 Punched Pink
#b08096 Punched Pink
#c18097 Pinch Me
#b09197 Rosy Brown
#b080a8 Romanov Mauve
#9f8097 Amorous
#b06f97 Je t’aime
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