#B97680

#B97680

Color Values

HEX

#B97680

RGB

185, 118, 128

HSL

351.0, 32.4%, 59.4%

HSV

351.0, 36.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.2%, 30.8%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6392 0.085 10.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B97680;
color: #B97680;
border-color: #B97680;
Nearest Tailwind: Rose 300 #FDA4AF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B97680?

RGB(185, 118, 128) · HSL(351.0, 32.4%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.2%, 30.8%, 27.5%)

Does #B97680 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.52:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B97680?

Use 000000 text on a #B97680 background; contrast on black is 5.97:1.