Information about #B38F96 color

#B38F96 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#B38F96 falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(179, 143, 150) — 70.2% red, 56.1% green, 58.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 14 / 11 / 30. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B38F96 presents itself as a softly 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 Thatch (#B1948F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F) and English Lavender (#B48395).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 143, 150)), which gives #B38F96 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B38F96: 7.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for white. #B38F96 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B38F96 color variations

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#B38F96 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 #B38F96

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

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Del Rio color link
Del Rio

#B5998E

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Dusty Grey color link
Dusty Grey

#AC9B9B

Ivory Brown color link
Ivory Brown

#B09B8C

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Asteroid color link
Asteroid

#A59692

Effervescent color link
Effervescent

#A8988E

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

#B38F96 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B38F96
  • RGB179, 143, 150
  • CMYK0, 14, 11, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 143, 150)
  • HSL348°, 19%, 63%
  • HSL Precise348.333°, 19.149%, 63.137%
  • HSV348°, 20%, 70%
  • HSB348°, 20%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.561, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.561, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.561, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB38F96
  • DECIMAL ID11767702
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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