#BD8D7D Hex Color
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#bd8d7d is an ashy, dusty red with a remarkably mellow character. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold focal point. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals, as the contrast makes the warm undertones pop. With excellent legibility against black text, the hex code #bd8d7d functions well in editorial layouts requiring a muted, sophisticated aesthetic.
Questions about #bd8d7d
What is #bd8d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8d7d is rgb(189, 141, 125), in HSL hsl(15, 33%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 34%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Is #bd8d7d considered a warm or cool tone?
While #bd8d7d is technically a dusty red, its high level of desaturation gives it a neutral, balanced feeling rather than an aggressive warmth. This allows it to function effectively as a background or secondary accent color in professional design systems.
Is #bd8d7d readable on white or black?
#bd8d7d has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.