#B09E99 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with significant gray undertones, #b09e99 feels more sophisticated than traditional bright reds. This shade works best as a neutral background or supporting tone rather than a bold focal point. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal for a modern, grounded contrast. Because it is light enough, standard black text reads clearly over the hex code #b09e99, meeting accessibility requirements for body copy.
Questions about #b09e99
What is #b09e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09e99 is rgb(176, 158, 153), in HSL hsl(13, 13%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b09e99 in a design?
#b09e99 works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones that ground its dusty nature. Pair it with a dark charcoal or deep espresso to create sophisticated contrast, or use a soft off-white to maintain an airy, minimalist aesthetic throughout your layout.
Is #b09e99 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b09e99 for standard body text is generally not recommended as it lacks the necessary contrast against a white background to meet strict accessibility standards. It functions much better as an accent color or a background shade for high-contrast dark text.
Is #b09e99 readable on white or black?
#b09e99 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.