#B48290 color
The hex color #B48290 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 51% green and 56.5% blue (180, 130, 144).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 25% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 20% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Punched Pink (#B68692), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.54:1).
#B48290 color codes
| HEX | #B48290 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 130, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 51%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 25%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 28%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 20%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.6, 21.38, 0.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.6, 21.38, 0.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.839, 27.684, 30.047) | |
| Decimal | 11829904 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B48290, 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 #B48290 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B48290 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.54:1 | 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 #B48290 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#888a90Protanopia
no red cones#94938fDeuteranopia
no green cones#bd7f87Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b48290; }
.text { color: #b48290; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b48290; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 130 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b48290, #b48d82); }
Similar colors
#b68692Punched Pink#a67283Never Forget#c88ca4Pinch Me#c3738dPrehistoric Pink#c08081Old Rose#bc8f8fRosy Brown#cf929aRosetti#ce7790Devilish Diva
Questions
- What color is #B48290?
- #B48290 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Punched Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B48290?
- The RGB value is 180, 130, 144: 180 red, 130 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B48290?
- The complementary color is #82B4A6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B48290?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.54:1 and white text 3.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.