#B04A4B Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark red with earthy brown undertones, #b04a4b sits closer to terracotta than fire-engine red. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its warmth reads rustic instead of loud. Pair it with sage green or cream for balance. White text passes on this hex code, so it holds up behind small type.
Questions about #b04a4b
What is #b04a4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b04a4b is rgb(176, 74, 75), in HSL hsl(359, 41%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 57%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b04a4b?
Sage green, cream, and muted gold balance the warmth of #b04a4b without competing with it. For a moodier palette, try navy, which makes this red read richer than it does beside plain grays.
Is #b04a4b readable on white or black?
#b04a4b has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.