Information about #B8898F color

#B8898F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#B8898F falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(184, 137, 143) — 72.2% red, 53.7% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 16 / 28. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B8898F presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are English Lavender (#B48395) and Kai Patrice Pink (#C2848F).

The recipe behind #B8898F is rgb(184, 137, 143), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B8898F: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for white. #B8898F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B8898F color variations

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#B8898F 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 #B8898F

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

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Pink Bow color link
Pink Bow

#C48189

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Del Rio color link
Del Rio

#B5998E

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

#B8898F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B8898F
  • RGB184, 137, 143
  • CMYK0, 18, 16, 28
  • HSL352°, 25%, 63%
  • HSL Precise352.34°, 24.868%, 62.941%
  • HSV352°, 26%, 72%
  • HSB352°, 26%, 72%
  • HEX IDB8898F
  • DECIMAL ID12093839
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
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