#B2A3A4 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red reads more like a neutral than a primary hue. Because of its desaturated character, #b2a3a4 works best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal greys to ground its reddish undertones. It offers excellent readability for small text, as it maintains a high contrast ratio when paired with black.
Questions about #b2a3a4
What is #b2a3a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a3a4 is rgb(178, 163, 164), in HSL hsl(356, 9%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 30%.
How should I pair #b2a3a4 in a color palette?
#b2a3a4 functions best when anchored by deeper, cooler neutrals that prevent it from looking washed out. Try balancing this dusty red with charcoal or deep slate to provide the necessary contrast to make the tone feel grounded and intentional.
Is #b2a3a4 readable on white or black?
#b2a3a4 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.