#BFA69E Hex Color
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#bfa69e is a muted, dusty red with significant grey undertones. It lacks the aggression of pure red, favoring a softer, more grounded appearance instead. This hex code works well as a supporting background or a subtle accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to maintain a cohesive palette. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting strict accessibility standards for body content.
Questions about #bfa69e
What is #bfa69e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfa69e is rgb(191, 166, 158), in HSL hsl(15, 20%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 17%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bfa69e?
#bfa69e works harmoniously with deep charcoal or warm terracotta for a balanced palette. Incorporating a soft olive green creates an earthy, natural contrast that highlights the grey undertones found within this specific dusty rose shade.
Is #bfa69e readable on white or black?
#bfa69e has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.