#B08984 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b08984 is a medium-light red with dusty rose and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, romance, and editorial layouts restrained passion rather than sharp energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b08984
What is #b08984 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08984 is rgb(176, 137, 132), in HSL hsl(7, 22%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 25%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Is #b08984 a warm or cool color?
#b08984 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty rose base is softened by brown undertones and low saturation, creating a gentle warmth rather than a vivid, energetic red.
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Is #b08984 readable on white or black?
#b08984 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.