#BD8488 Hex Color
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A dusty red with gray undertones, #bd8488 works best as a supporting tone in romance, beauty, and branding palettes. Its low saturation keeps it mellow where brighter reds shout, though it can read muddy next to white. Black text passes contrast requirements on it, so it holds up behind body copy. The hex code #bd8488 pairs well with deep navy or olive for a softer take on red.
Questions about #bd8488
What is #bd8488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8488 is rgb(189, 132, 136), in HSL hsl(356, 30%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 28%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd8488?
Deep navy and olive green both bring out the warmth in #bd8488 without making it look washed out. For text and accents on top of it, use black or very dark shades for the best readability.
Is #bd8488 readable on white or black?
#bd8488 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.