#B9978D
Muted Red
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About #B9978D Muted Red
#B9978D is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 151 green, and 141 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 14°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 64%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #B9978D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
14°
Hue
24%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9978D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9978D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9978D on White
Contrast Ratio2.67:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9978D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.87:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9978D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9978D |
| RGB | rgb(185, 151, 141) |
| HSL | hsl(14, 24%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 151, 141 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 59.2%, 55.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 24%, 27% |
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