#B48A88 Color Information

Hex color code: #B48A88

The hex color #B48A88 is a delicate red with RGB values of (180, 138, 136) and HSL of (3°, 23%, 62%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#B48A88

RGB

180, 138, 136

HSL

3°, 23%, 62%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 24%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B48A88;
background-color: #B48A88;
border-color: #B48A88;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B48A88;
border: 2px solid #B48A88;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B48A88]
text-[#B48A88]
border-[#B48A88]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B48A88]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B48A88, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B48A88; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B48A88; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B48A88; background-color: #B48A8815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B48A8820; border-left: 4px solid #B48A88; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B48A88; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B48A88 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

180, 138, 136

Red: 180 / Green: 138 / Blue: 136

HSL

3°, 23%, 62%

Hue: 3° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 24%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 24% / Key: 29%

What color is #B48A88?

#B48A88 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

88B2B4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B48A88 to RGB:

rgb(180, 138, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B48A88 to HSL:

hsl(3, 23%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B48A88 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 24%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #B48A88 has RGB (180, 138, 136) and HSL (3°, 23%, 62%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B48A88 is #88B2B4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B4889C.

Use #B48A88 in CSS: color: #B48A88 or background-color: #B48A88. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B48A88

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48A88?

#B48A88 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #B48A88?

#B48A88 in RGB is (180, 138, 136) - 180 red, 138 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #B48A88 in CSS?

Use #B48A88 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B48A88?

#88B2B4 (complementary), #B4889C (analogous), and #935F5C (lighter shade) work well with #B48A88.