#B4948C Hex Color
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#b4948c is a dusty rose with heavy gray undertones, warm but far from vivid. That low saturation keeps it calm, though it can turn muddy across large surfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, and let black type sit on top; contrast runs about 7.6:1, well past AA for body text.
Questions about #b4948c
What is #b4948c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4948c is rgb(180, 148, 140), in HSL hsl(12, 21%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 22%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b4948c?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make #b4948c look richer by contrast. Skip pale creams and whites, which wash out its already low saturation.
Is #b4948c readable on white or black?
#b4948c has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.