#B39A99 Hex Color
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Muted and almost grey, #b39a99 is a dusty red with soft rosy undertones. Its low saturation quiets the urgency usually tied to red, so it works best as a calm supporting tone rather than the loudest color in a palette. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and lean on black text for readable contrast.
Questions about #b39a99
What is #b39a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39a99 is rgb(179, 154, 153), in HSL hsl(2, 15%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 15%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39a99?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal give #b39a99 the contrast its muted character needs, while cream keeps the palette soft. Avoid pale pinks and beiges nearby, since they wash it out.
Does #b39a99 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, since red drives the hue, but the heavy grey tone mutes that warmth into something closer to rosy taupe. Expect a gentle, earthy feel instead of the heat of a true red.
Is #b39a99 readable on white or black?
#b39a99 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.