#BFACB7 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mauve and a faded rose, #bfacb7 is a tinted magenta pulled down by gray undertones. Its low saturation reads soft and a little powdery, so it works best as a supporting tone next to deep plum or charcoal rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. Black text sits comfortably on this hex code at about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #bfacb7
What is #bfacb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfacb7 is rgb(191, 172, 183), in HSL hsl(325, 13%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bfacb7?
Deep plum, charcoal, and forest green bring out the warmth in #bfacb7 without clashing. Its low saturation also lets cream and darker browns sit comfortably beside it.
Is #bfacb7 readable on white or black?
#bfacb7 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.