#71575B Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with heavy gray undertones, #71575b feels serious and grounded. Its desaturated character avoids the typical intensity of brighter reds, making it a sophisticated choice for moody UI backgrounds or professional brand palettes. Because white text provides excellent readability against this dark tone with a 6.5:1 contrast ratio, the hex code #71575b works perfectly for small body text.
Questions about #71575b
What is #71575b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71575b is rgb(113, 87, 91), in HSL hsl(351, 13%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 56%.
Is #71575b a warm or cool color?
#71575b functions as a muted, cool-leaning neutral because of its strong gray base. While it technically sits in the red hue family, the desaturation pulls the warmth out, making it behave more like a charcoal or deep mauve in professional design contexts.
Does #71575b work well for body text?
Yes, #71575b is highly effective for small body text because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds. This provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black while maintaining the strict legibility requirements needed for long-form content.
Is #71575b readable on white or black?
#71575b has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.