#B6ACAC Hex Color
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Hex code #b6acac sits where red fades into grey: a dusty, ashy tone with barely any of red’s usual fire left. That muted character suits supporting roles and large backgrounds, especially under black text, which clears WCAG AA at 9.5:1. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal instead of white, or it can wash out.
Questions about #b6acac
What is #b6acac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6acac is rgb(182, 172, 172), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6acac?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #b6acac, because darker or cooler neighbors keep its dusty red undertone visible. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so anchor it with a deeper shade.
Is #b6acac readable on white or black?
#b6acac has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.