#BB7981 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red offers a mellow alternative to more aggressive tones. Its unsaturated quality makes #bb7981 a sophisticated choice for UI backgrounds or secondary branding elements. It reads best when paired with dark charcoal text, which provides the necessary contrast for readability. Use this hex code as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to avoid an overly washed-out appearance in your design work.
Questions about #bb7981
What is #bb7981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb7981 is rgb(187, 121, 129), in HSL hsl(353, 33%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 31%, 27%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #bb7981?
Is #bb7981 readable on white or black?
#bb7981 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.