#B09190 Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy with barely any saturation, #b09190 is a muted reddish pink that reads soft rather than fiery. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, flattered by deep teal or charcoal, where its gray undertone keeps a palette grounded. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, so it holds small body copy. At large sizes it can turn muddy, so test before committing.
Questions about #b09190
What is #b09190 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09190 is rgb(176, 145, 144), in HSL hsl(2, 17%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 18%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b09190?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen its gray undertone, while cream softens it. Skip bright reds, since the low saturation makes both shades look dull side by side.
Is #b09190 readable on white or black?
#b09190 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.