#B58891 color
The hex color #B58891 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71% red, 53.3% green and 56.9% blue (181, 136, 145).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 23% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 20% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Punched Pink (#B68692), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.9:1).
#B58891 color codes
| HEX | #B58891 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 136, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71%, 53.3%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 23%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 25%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 20%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.2, 18.56, 1.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.2, 18.65, 5.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.971, 29.478, 30.736) | |
| Decimal | 11896977 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B58891, 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 #B58891 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B58891 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.9:1 | 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 #B58891 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e8f91Protanopia
no red cones#999790Deuteranopia
no green cones#bd858bTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b58891; }
.text { color: #b58891; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b58891; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(181 136 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b58891, #b59688); }
Similar colors
#b68692Punched Pink#bc8f8fRosy Brown#c29594Mutabilis#cf929aRosetti#c08081Old Rose#c88ca4Pinch Me#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c38d87Grand Sunset
Questions
- What color is #B58891?
- #B58891 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Punched Pink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B58891?
- The RGB value is 181, 136, 145: 181 red, 136 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B58891?
- The complementary color is #88B5AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B58891?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1 and white text 3.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.