#B99491 Hex Color
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#b99491 is a dusty, ashy red with low saturation and a warm reddish-pink undertone. Its softened intensity suggests passion and urgency without the force of vivid scarlet, making it useful for romance, food, or lifestyle branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly readable, with about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #b99491.
Questions about #b99491
What is #b99491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b99491 is rgb(185, 148, 145), in HSL hsl(5, 22%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b99491?
Is #b99491 readable on white or black?
#b99491 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.