#B68B8D Hex Color
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#b68b8d is a warm, dusty red with muted pink undertones and a mellow, ashy finish. Its low saturation softens the energy of vivid red, making it effective as a supporting tone in romance, beauty, food, or lifestyle branding. The hex code #b68b8d works well with black text, offering about 7.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b68b8d
What is #b68b8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68b8d is rgb(182, 139, 141), in HSL hsl(357, 23%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 23%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b68b8d?
For balanced palettes, pair #b68b8d with charcoal for grounded contrast, cream for softness, or muted sage for an earthy, romantic feel; burgundy can add depth without overpowering its dusty pink undertone.
Does #b68b8d read as a warm or cool color?
#b68b8d reads as a warm, muted red because its red channel is higher than its blue channel, while low saturation and pink undertones keep the warmth restrained, soft, and slightly ashy rather than vivid.
Is #b68b8d readable on white or black?
#b68b8d has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 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.