#B79991 Hex Color
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Dusty red with a gray-brown undertone, #b79991 trades the urgency of red for something earthier and calmer. Its very low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in beauty, interior, and branding work, though it can read muddy at large sizes. Deep teal and forest green flatter it nicely. The hex code also holds enough contrast for black body text, passing WCAG AA at roughly 8:1.
Questions about #b79991
What is #b79991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b79991 is rgb(183, 153, 145), in HSL hsl(13, 21%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 21%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b79991?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all bring out its warmth without clashing. Cream and warm white also work, but pure white can make it look washed out.
Is #b79991 readable on white or black?
#b79991 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.