Information about #B96A7E color

#B96A7E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B96A7E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(185, 106, 126) — 72.5% red, 41.6% green, 49.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 31 / 23 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B96A7E presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rose Gold (#B76E79). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tilly Rose (#B87079) and Turkish Rose (#B57281).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 106, 126)), which gives #B96A7E its character. If you plan to put text on a #B96A7E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B96A7E color variations

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#B96A7E 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 #B96A7E

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

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Turkish Rose color link
Turkish Rose

#B57281

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B96A7E
  • RGB185, 106, 126
  • CMYK0, 31, 23, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 106, 126)
  • HSL345°, 36%, 57%
  • HSL Precise344.81°, 36.073%, 57.059%
  • HSV345°, 43%, 73%
  • HSB345°, 43%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.416, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.416, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.416, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB96A7E
  • DECIMAL ID12151422
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01