#B04545 Hex Color

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Not a bright alarm red, #b04545 is a mellow brick red with warm, earthy undertones. Its medium darkness keeps it grounded instead of loud, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent next to cream, sage, or deep navy. White text passes AA contrast on it, which makes this hex code practical for buttons and headers.

Questions about #b04545

What is #b04545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b04545 is rgb(176, 69, 69), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 61%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b04545?
Cream, sage green, and deep navy all flatter #b04545 in rustic or autumn palettes. Sage softens its warmth, while navy makes the red read richer than it does against black.
Is #b04545 readable on white or black?
#b04545 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.