#BD9899 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty rose, #bd9899 feels softened by strong gray undertones. This desaturated shade lacks the aggression of pure red, favoring a gentler, vintage aesthetic instead. It works best as a supporting tone in web palettes where you need warmth without intensity. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep teal to ground its washed-out character. The hex code for this dusty red is #bd9899.
Questions about #bd9899
What is #bd9899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9899 is rgb(189, 152, 153), in HSL hsl(358, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 19%, 26%.
Which color combinations work best with #bd9899?
Is #bd9899 considered a warm or cool color?
#bd9899 sits in a unique middle ground because it is technically a warm red-based hue that has been heavily desaturated with gray. This gray influence cools the intensity, making it feel more like a neutral or a vintage-inspired earth tone.
Is #bd9899 readable on white or black?
#bd9899 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.