#BF9A96 Hex Color
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This dusty rose is a muted, unsaturated red with strong grayish undertones. Its low intensity makes it a versatile choice for UI backgrounds where you want warmth without aggression. Because black text maintains high contrast against it, #bf9a96 is legible for body copy. Pair this color with deep charcoals or navy to prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code is #bf9a96.
Questions about #bf9a96
What is #bf9a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9a96 is rgb(191, 154, 150), in HSL hsl(6, 24%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 21%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf9a96?
Is #bf9a96 readable on white or black?
#bf9a96 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.