#BB9290 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty red reads more like a soft terracotta or rose clay than a fiery primary hue. Because #bb9290 is very unsaturated, it works best as a calming background or a grounding neutral rather than an energetic accent. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or off-white to maintain readability. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a practical choice for UI body copy.
Questions about #bb9290
What is #bb9290 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb9290 is rgb(187, 146, 144), in HSL hsl(3, 24%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 23%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #bb9290 work better as a background or an accent color?
#bb9290 functions best as a calming, low-saturation background or grounding neutral rather than a high-energy accent. Its muted quality allows it to recede visually, making it a sophisticated choice for minimal web layouts or interior design palettes.
Is #bb9290 readable on white or black?
#bb9290 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 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.