#BB9996
Muted Red
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HSL
About #BB9996 Muted Red
#BB9996 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 187 red, 153 green, and 150 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 5°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 66%.
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 #BB9996 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
5°
Hue
21%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BB9996 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BB9996 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BB9996 on White
Contrast Ratio2.59:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#BB9996 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.11:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BB9996 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BB9996 |
| RGB | rgb(187, 153, 150) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 21%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 153, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 73.3%, 60.0%, 58.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 20%, 27% |
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