#B19791 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b19791 is a dusty red with soft gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a restrained, mature feel instead of sharp intensity. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or dark navy in branding and editorial layouts. Black text has about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #b19791
What is #b19791 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b19791 is rgb(177, 151, 145), in HSL hsl(11, 17%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 18%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #b19791 read as a warm or cool color?
#b19791 reads as a muted, slightly warm dusty red, with gray and brown undertones that soften its red base and keep the color restrained, mature, and more earthy than vivid. It can feel nearly neutral beside stronger or cooler colors.
What colors pair well with #b19791?
Is #b19791 readable on white or black?
#b19791 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.