#b99591 color: Cherry Taupe
#b99591 is rgb(185, 149, 145) in RGB and oklch(70.183% 0.04388 25.622) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Red
- Light
- Muted
- Dusty
- Warm
- ≈ Dark gray
- taupe-400
- Black 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b99591
#b99591 is a dusty light red color. In OKLCH it has 70.2% lightness, 0.044 chroma and a hue of 26°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.7:1 contrast and black text 7.77:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cherry Taupe (#b7938f). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is taupe-400.
Lighter: #b99591 mixed with white
Darker: #b99591 mixed with black
Calmer: #b99591 with less saturation
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Questions about #b99591
What color is #b99591?
#b99591 is dusty light red. The closest named color is Cherry Taupe. In RGB it is rgb(185, 149, 145), in HSL hsl(6, 22.22%, 64.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.183% 0.04388 25.622).
What colors go well with #b99591?
The complementary color of #b99591 is #7fa7ac. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #b694a0 and #b59885. The triadic partners are #8ea78f and #929fbb.
Is white or black text more readable on #b99591?
Black text reads better on #b99591: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.7:1 and black gives 7.77:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b99591 a warm or cool color?
#b99591 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 26 degrees, its lightness 70.2% and its chroma 0.044.