#B88A8A Hex Color
A dusty, unsaturated rose with earthy warmth
This dusty, unsaturated rose acts as a mellow alternative to standard red. Because it leans warm and muted, it functions best as a supporting tone in earthy palettes rather than a dominant, bold feature. Pair this shade with black text, as the 7.0:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent readability. The hex code for this soft reddish hue is #b88a8a.
Questions about #b88a8a
What is #b88a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88a8a is rgb(184, 138, 138), in HSL hsl(0, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 25%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b88a8a?
Because #b88a8a is a soft, muted rose, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep, dark neutrals to anchor its warmth. It also complements sage greens and creamy off-whites for a balanced, nature-inspired palette that avoids looking overly saturated or clashing.
Is #b88a8a readable on white or black?
#b88a8a has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.