#B19F9F Hex Color
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#b19f9f is a dusty red pulled close to gray, with soft mauve undertones. The low saturation keeps red’s energy on mute, so it reads gentle instead of bold. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast here, clearing AA for body copy. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep navy or forest green; spread across large surfaces it can turn muddy.
Questions about #b19f9f
What is #b19f9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b19f9f is rgb(177, 159, 159), in HSL hsl(0, 10%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b19f9f?
Deep navy and forest green both sharpen this muted red's warmth without overpowering it. Cream and charcoal work too. Avoid pairing it with bright pinks, which make the gray undertones look dirty.
Is #b19f9f readable on white or black?
#b19f9f has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.