#BB8692 color
The hex color #BB8692 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 52.5% green and 57.3% blue (187, 134, 146).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 28% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 22% yellow and 27% 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 6.94:1).
#BB8692 color codes
| HEX | #BB8692 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 134, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 52.5%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 28%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 28%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 22%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.39, 22.09, 1.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.39, 22.15, 4.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.207, 29.692, 31.118) | |
| Decimal | 12289682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BB8692, 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 #BB8692 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.94:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #BB8692 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.94:1 | 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 #BB8692 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d8f92Protanopia
no red cones#9a9891Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4838aTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb8692; }
.text { color: #bb8692; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb8692; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 134 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb8692, #bb9586); }
Similar colors
#b68692Punched Pink#c88ca4Pinch Me#cf929aRosetti#bc8f8fRosy Brown#c08081Old Rose#d28ca7Kiss#d6859fPrimrose#c29594Mutabilis
Questions
- What color is #BB8692?
- #BB8692 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Punched Pink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BB8692?
- The RGB value is 187, 134, 146: 187 red, 134 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BB8692?
- The complementary color is #86BBAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB8692?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.94:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.