#B26868 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red with a matte finish. #b26868 keeps its warmth under control, reading mellow instead of loud. It works best as a supporting tone, paired with sage green or soft charcoal, and holds up behind black body text at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code #b26868 suits backgrounds where a brighter red would overwhelm.
Questions about #b26868
What is #b26868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26868 is rgb(178, 104, 104), in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b26868?
Sage green, warm cream, and deep charcoal flatter #b26868 because their muted, natural character matches its low saturation and keeps a palette feeling calm. Bright orange or pink makes the dusty tone look muddy, so skip those pairings.
Is #b26868 readable on white or black?
#b26868 has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.