#B0573B Hex Color
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Terracotta-leaning and muted, this earthy tone offers a mellow alternative to standard red. The hex code #b0573b functions best as an accent in brand palettes or UI buttons rather than a dominant background. It sits comfortably next to cool slate blues or soft creams. Because white text provides sufficient contrast, you can safely use this color for bold, legible typography in your design interfaces.
Questions about #b0573b
What is #b0573b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0573b is rgb(176, 87, 59), in HSL hsl(14, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 66%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b0573b in a design?
This earthy tone works effectively when contrasted against cool-toned neutrals or soft off-whites. Try pairing #b0573b with a deep slate blue to balance the warmth, or keep the interface airy by using it alongside a creamy, soft off-white background.
Is #b0573b readable on white or black?
#b0573b has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.