#B04B2C Hex Color
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#b04b2c is a warm, muted red with earthy orange-brown undertones and a mellow, grounded character. Its restrained saturation brings energy and passion to food branding, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic accents without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #b04b2c as a supporting tone with cream, while white text achieves about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b04b2c
What is #b04b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b04b2c is rgb(176, 75, 44), in HSL hsl(14, 60%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 75%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b04b2c?
Is #b04b2c a warm or cool color?
#b04b2c reads as a warm color because its muted red base leans toward orange and brown, giving it an earthy, grounded presence rather than the crisp, energetic feel associated with blue-based reds.
Is #b04b2c readable on white or black?
#b04b2c has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.