#B69398 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dusty rose and faded brick, #b69398 is a muted red with a clear gray cast. Its low saturation tames red’s usual urgency, which makes it a strong supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. Black text reads well on it at about 7.6:1 contrast, so it passes body text requirements. Pair it with deep teal for a warm-cool balance.
Questions about #b69398
What is #b69398 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b69398 is rgb(182, 147, 152), in HSL hsl(351, 19%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 16%, 29%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b69398?
Deep teal and charcoal make the ashy red in #b69398 feel richer, while soft cream keeps it warm and gentle. Skip bright pinks and oranges nearby, since they compete with its muted undertone.
Is #b69398 readable on white or black?
#b69398 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.