#B86B7E Hex Color
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A dusty, mellow rose-pink with warm gray undertones. #b86b7e works best as a supporting tone rather than a full background, since it can read muddy across large surfaces. It flatters deep navy and dark plum far better than white. Black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.4:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. The hex code #b86b7e suits cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife branding.
Questions about #b86b7e
What is #b86b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86b7e is rgb(184, 107, 126), in HSL hsl(345, 35%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 32%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b86b7e?
Deep navy and dark plum bring out its warmth, while charcoal keeps it grounded. It turns muddy next to pale neutrals, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #b86b7e readable on white or black?
#b86b7e has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.