Information about #B28A87 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B28A87 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 138, 135) (69.8% red, 54.1% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 17 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B28A87 reads as a gently muted warm red and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Anticipation (#A88A8E). Slightly further away sit Cherry Blossom Mouse (#AC8181) and Thatch (#B1948F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 138, 135)), which gives #B28A87 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.1:1. #B28A87 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B28A87 color variations

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#B28A87 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B28A87

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Sandrift color link
Sandrift

#AF937D

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Rustic Rose color link
Rustic Rose

#AB7E85

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B28A87
  • RGB178, 138, 135
  • CMYK0, 16, 17, 30
  • HSL4°, 22%, 61%
  • HSL Precise4.186°, 21.827%, 61.373%
  • HSV4°, 24%, 70%
  • HSB4°, 24%, 70%
  • HEX IDB28A87
  • DECIMAL ID11700871
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
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