#BD8C89 Hex Color
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The hex color #bd8c89 is a warm, ashy red with dusty undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness softens feelings of passion and urgency, making it useful for romance, beauty branding, food packaging, or sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #bd8c89
What is #bd8c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8c89 is rgb(189, 140, 137), in HSL hsl(3, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #bd8c89?
Is #bd8c89 warm or cool?
#bd8c89 reads as a warm color because its muted red base carries a gentle earthy bias rather than blue or violet undertones, while its low saturation and ashy finish keep that warmth restrained and calm.
Is #bd8c89 readable on white or black?
#bd8c89 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.