#B77983 Hex Color
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Reach for #b77983 when a design calls for a dusty, muted red. Its ashy, grayed undertones soften red’s usual urgency, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep forest green and warm charcoal, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code #b77983 reads warm, matte, and understated.
Questions about #b77983
What is #b77983 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b77983 is rgb(183, 121, 131), in HSL hsl(350, 30%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 28%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #b77983?
Deep forest green and navy make #b77983 look richer, while cream warms it up. Skip bright pastels, since they tend to wash out its dusty, muted character.
Is #b77983 readable on white or black?
#b77983 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.