#B28079 Hex Color
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#b28079 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation softens red’s usual intensity, giving layouts a mellow, understated feel. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food, romance, or sports designs. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #b28079.
Questions about #b28079
What is #b28079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28079 is rgb(178, 128, 121), in HSL hsl(7, 27%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 32%, 30%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b28079?
Is #b28079 readable on white or black?
#b28079 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.