#B08A84 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red is highly unsaturated and lacks the intensity of standard primary colors. Because of its muted tone, #b08a84 functions best as a supporting background or secondary accent rather than a dominant call-to-action. Pair it with charcoal or navy to avoid a muddy appearance. Black text on this hex code is highly legible and meets strict contrast standards for body copy.
Questions about #b08a84
What is #b08a84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08a84 is rgb(176, 138, 132), in HSL hsl(8, 22%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 25%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #b08a84 readable on white or black?
#b08a84 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.