Information about #B48889 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B48889 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 136, 137) (70.6% red, 53.3% green, 53.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 17 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B48889 presents itself as a gently muted warm red — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F). Slightly further away sit English Lavender (#B48395) and Anticipation (#A88A8E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 136, 137)), which gives #B48889 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B48889: 6.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. No one has named #B48889 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B48889 color variations

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#B48889 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 #B48889

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

#B48889 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B48889
  • RGB180, 136, 137
  • CMYK0, 17, 17, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 136, 137)
  • HSL359°, 23%, 62%
  • HSL Precise358.636°, 22.68%, 61.961%
  • HSV359°, 24%, 71%
  • HSB359°, 24%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.533, 0.537)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.533, 0.537, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.533, 0.537)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB48889
  • DECIMAL ID11831433
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01