#BD8C7F Hex Color
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Dusty rose at its most muted, #bd8c7f is a light red with warm clay undertones and very little saturation. That softness makes it a strong supporting tone or large background, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text clears WCAG AA for small body text against it at about 7.2:1.
Questions about #bd8c7f
What is #bd8c7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8c7f is rgb(189, 140, 127), in HSL hsl(13, 32%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd8c7f?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #bd8c7f. Its very low saturation lets darker or cooler neighbors add contrast without clashing.
Is #bd8c7f readable on white or black?
#bd8c7f has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.