#BB9190 Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy, #bb9190 is a very unsaturated red that reads like faded rosewood. Its warmth stays mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or sage rather than a loud accent. Black text passes easily on this hex code at roughly 7.6:1 contrast. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so lean on deeper shades nearby.
Questions about #bb9190
What is #bb9190 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb9190 is rgb(187, 145, 144), in HSL hsl(1, 24%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 23%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb9190?
Deep greens, navy, and charcoal give #bb9190 the contrast it lacks on its own. Cream and warm off-whites also flatter it more than pure white, which can wash the color out.
Is #bb9190 readable on white or black?
#bb9190 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.