#B1928E Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy red with warm gray and brown undertones, #b1928e feels restrained rather than energetic. Its low saturation suits romance, food packaging, and soft editorial branding as a supporting tone. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out. The hex code #b1928e also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #b1928e
What is #b1928e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1928e is rgb(177, 146, 142), in HSL hsl(7, 18%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 20%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1928e?
Does #b1928e read as warm or cool?
It reads warm because its dusty red base is softened by brown and warm gray undertones, giving it a muted, earthy feel rather than the crisp, blue-leaning impression associated with cooler pinks or grays.
Is #b1928e readable on white or black?
#b1928e has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.