#B9898D

Color Details

HEX
#B9898D
RGB
rgb(185, 137, 141)
HSL
hsl(355, 26%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 24%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9898d
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
White on #b9898d
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#b9898d on Black
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
#b9898d on White
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7a1a4
#d5b8bb
#e3d0d1
#946e71
#6f5255
#4a3738

Complement & Analogous

#88b9b5
#b99d88
#b988a5

Triadic

#8cb988
#888cb9

Monochrome

#4a3738 #6f5255 #b9898d #d5b8bb #e3d0d1 #f1e7e8

Analogous

#b988a5 #ceacc0 #b9898d #c7b1a0 #b99d88 #947e6d

Complementary Mix

#6f5255 #b9898d #d5b8bb #88b9b5 #b2d2cf #587876

Nearby Colors

#b9898c
#b9898e
#b9897d
#b9899d

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About #B9898D

#B9898D converts to RGB(185, 137, 141) and HSL(355, 26%, 63%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B9898D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9898D?
RGB: 185, 137, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 137, 141)
Is #B9898D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9898D?
Complement: #88b9b5.
Does #B9898D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).