#B06067 color
The hex color #B06067 is a desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 37.6% green and 40.4% blue (176, 96, 103).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 34% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 45% magenta, 41% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Hot Flamingo (#B35966), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.72:1).
#B06067 color codes
| HEX | #B06067 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 96, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 37.6%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 34%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 45%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 45%, 41%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.19, 33.07, 10.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.19, 34.71, 17.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.537, 18.577, 15.123) | |
| Decimal | 11559015 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B06067, 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 #B06067 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B06067 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.72:1 | Pass | 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 #B06067 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#706e67Protanopia
no red cones#847d65Deuteranopia
no green cones#bd5763Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b06067; }
.text { color: #b06067; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b06067; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 96 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b06067, #b08160); }
Similar colors
#b35966Hot Flamingo#bb5f62Her Velour#b95b6dCandied Apple#a6646fCinnapink#c0686eWatermelon Gelato#b76e79Rose Gold#c3585cPimm’s#c36666Stormy Passion
Questions
- What color is #B06067?
- #B06067 is a desaturated red, closest to the named color Hot Flamingo. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B06067?
- The RGB value is 176, 96, 103: 176 red, 96 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B06067?
- The complementary color is #60B0A9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B06067?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 and white text 4.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.