#B49DA0 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted red leans heavily into grey, trading typical fiery energy for a more subdued, dusty appearance. Because it lacks saturation, #b49da0 functions best as a supporting tone or neutral base rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm off-whites to maintain readability, as black text provides high contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #b49da0
What is #b49da0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49da0 is rgb(180, 157, 160), in HSL hsl(352, 13%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 11%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b49da0?
#b49da0 works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites. Because it is a muted, desaturated red, pairing it with deeper, darker tones helps prevent the color from appearing muddy while maintaining a sophisticated, professional aesthetic.
Is #b49da0 considered warm or cool?
While #b49da0 technically originates from the red spectrum, its heavy grey saturation pushes it toward a neutral, cool appearance. It lacks the fiery intensity of true reds, making it feel more like a dusty mauve or earthy taupe in most lighting conditions.
Is #b49da0 readable on white or black?
#b49da0 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.