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Gray Red
Gray Red
#B97B72Click to copy
Gray Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(185, 123, 114)Copy
HSLhsl(8, 34%, 59%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(8, 38%, 73%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 34%, 38%, 27%)Copy
Gray Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#B97B72
Click to copy#72B0B9
Click to copyAnalogous
#B9728D
Click to copy#B99F72
Click to copySplit Complementary
#72B99F
Click to copy#728DB9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B97B72
Click to copy#D3C1BE
Click to copy#FCFBFB
Click to copy#844A41
Click to copy#3F2420
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGray Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.42 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.14 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.14 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.69 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Gray Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Gray Red Color Introduction
Definition
Gray Red (HEX #B97B72) has the RGB value rgb(185, 123, 114), the HSL value hsl(8°, 34%, 59%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 34%, 38%, 27%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gray Red is #72B0B9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B9728D and #B99E72 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#72B99E, #728CB9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gray Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gray Red has a contrast ratio of 3.42:1 against white and 6.14:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Gray Red has a lightness of 59% and a saturation of 34%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A red dominated by a gray cast, soft and easy on the eyes — suited to small accents such as cushions and decorative paintings.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Gray Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Gray Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Gray Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
