#B4847C Hex Color
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Not the fierce red its hue promises, #b4847c is rosy brown, a dusty and ashy tone that keeps its warmth mellow. That low saturation suits a supporting role at 30 percent of a palette, flanked by deep teal or charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.5:1, but it can wash out against plain white.
Questions about #b4847c
What is #b4847c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4847c is rgb(180, 132, 124), in HSL hsl(9, 27%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 31%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4847c?
Deep teal and dark charcoal make #b4847c look richer than it does beside plain white. Cream and warm wood tones also flatter it, while bright saturated reds nearby can push it toward muddy.
Is #b4847c readable on white or black?
#b4847c has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.