#B68889 Hex Color
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Reach for #b68889 when a design needs red without the noise. This dusty, ashy shade reads warm and mellow, closer to faded rose than fire. Its low saturation suits supporting roles: a background for romance branding or a soft accent beside cream and deep plum. Black text holds about 6.9:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b68889
What is #b68889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68889 is rgb(182, 136, 137), in HSL hsl(359, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 25%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b68889?
#b68889 pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream. Its muted rose tone also looks richer beside navy than beside bright white, which can wash it out.
Is #b68889 readable on white or black?
#b68889 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.