#B78A8E Hex Color
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#b78a8e is a dusty, warm red with soft gray undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness tempers red’s energy, making it useful for romance, food branding, sales, or entertainment accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly at about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #b78a8e.
Questions about #b78a8e
What is #b78a8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b78a8e is rgb(183, 138, 142), in HSL hsl(355, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 22%, 28%.
Does #b78a8e read as a warm or cool color?
#b78a8e reads as a warm, dusty red because its red base carries more warmth than its soft gray undertones add coolness. Its low saturation and mellow lightness keep the result restrained, muted, and calmer than a vivid red.
What colors pair well with #b78a8e?
Is #b78a8e readable on white or black?
#b78a8e has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.