#B76B7A Hex Color
Soft dusty rose with warm undertones
#b76b7a is a muted, dusty rose with a warm, unsaturated character. Because this shade leans into a desaturated aesthetic, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal gray to maintain high readability. Since it offers strong contrast against black text, this hex code is an effective, understated choice for UI elements that require clarity without aggressive brightness.
Questions about #b76b7a
What is #b76b7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b76b7a is rgb(183, 107, 122), in HSL hsl(348, 35%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 33%, 28%.
How should #b76b7a be used in UI design?
Use #b76b7a as a subtle accent color rather than a primary background to preserve visual hierarchy. Because of its muted, desaturated nature, it maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep espresso, ensuring clarity in buttons and interactive elements.
Does #b76b7a read more warm or cool?
This hex color leans decidedly warm due to its dusty rose base, though its unsaturated character keeps it from appearing aggressive or overly vibrant. It functions as a neutral-adjacent tone, making it ideal for interfaces that require a gentle, inviting aesthetic without visual strain.
Is #b76b7a readable on white or black?
#b76b7a has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.