#B04F6B color
The hex color #B04F6B is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 31% green and 42% blue (176, 79, 107).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 38% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 55% magenta, 39% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Extravagant Blush (#B55067), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.03:1).
#B04F6B color codes
| HEX | #B04F6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 79, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 31%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 38%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 55%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 55%, 39%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.82, 42.38, 3.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.82, 42.51, 4.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.356, 15.886, 15.743) | |
| Decimal | 11554667 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B04F6B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B04F6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #B04F6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B04F6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#61636cProtanopia
no red cones#7a7669Deuteranopia
no green cones#be4659Tritanopia
no blue cones#6f6f6fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b04f6b; }
.text { color: #b04f6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b04f6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 79 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b04f6b, #b0644f); }
Similar colors
#b55067Extravagant Blush#bb4466Mauve It#ac4362Hot#9f4d65Cherry Berry#ac495cCherry on Top#a6465bRose Laffy Taffy#b23c5dCry of a Rose#b95b6dCandied Apple
Closest common color name: Mulberry.
Questions
- What color is #B04F6B?
- #B04F6B is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Extravagant Blush. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B04F6B?
- The RGB value is 176, 79, 107: 176 red, 79 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B04F6B?
- The complementary color is #4FB094, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B04F6B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.18:1 and white text 5.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.