#B0565D Hex Color
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The hex code #b0565d is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones and a matte, grounded feel. Its moderate lightness and low saturation suit rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm UI accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep navy; white text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b0565d
What is #b0565d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0565d is rgb(176, 86, 93), in HSL hsl(355, 36%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 47%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0565d?
Is #b0565d warm or cool?
#b0565d reads as a warm red because its muted red base leans toward dusty terracotta rather than blue or violet, while its restrained saturation keeps the warmth soft and grounded instead of vivid or fiery.
Does #b0565d work with white text?
#b0565d has strong contrast with white text, measuring roughly 7:1 under WCAG calculations, so it passes AA for normal and large text; black text is much weaker and may fail for normal-sized text.
Is #b0565d readable on white or black?
#b0565d has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.