#BF899E Hex Color
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This dusty pink brings an ashy, muted quality to your palette. Because it is unsaturated, it acts best as a supporting accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background. It provides excellent readability with black text at a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for small UI elements. The hex code for this soft, mellow shade is #bf899e.
Questions about #bf899e
What is #bf899e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf899e is rgb(191, 137, 158), in HSL hsl(337, 30%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 17%, 25%.
How does #bf899e perform in user interface design?
#bf899e provides excellent readability against black text, maintaining a 7.3:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards. It functions best as a secondary UI element rather than a dominant background, offering a sophisticated, readable accent color for buttons or subtle graphic markers.
What colors pair well with #bf899e?
This color balances beautifully when paired with charcoal for high-contrast, professional text, or softer cream shades for a gentle, organic look. Because it is unsaturated and ashy, it avoids clashing with muted earth tones while providing enough character to stand out against neutral gray or white backgrounds.
Is #bf899e readable on white or black?
#bf899e has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.