#B05840 Hex Color
A grounded and mellow muted terracotta
This muted terracotta offers a warm, earthy alternative to aggressive fire engine reds. Because #b05840 is desaturated and mellow, it works well as a grounding base or a subtle accent in naturalistic palettes. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teal or slate blue. While white text provides enough contrast for accessibility, be mindful that using this color as a full background can sometimes feel heavy or muddy.
Questions about #b05840
What is #b05840 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b05840 is rgb(176, 88, 64), in HSL hsl(13, 47%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 64%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b05840 for a balanced palette?
#b05840 pairs unexpectedly well with deep teal or slate blue tones, as these cool hues ground its natural warmth. These combinations create sophisticated, high-contrast schemes that feel modern rather than dated, making them excellent for interior design or branding projects.
Is #b05840 suitable for large background areas in web design?
Using #b05840 as a full-page background often feels heavy or muddy, so it is best reserved for smaller accents or text blocks. If you must use it as a background, ensure your foreground text is high-contrast white to maintain readable accessibility.
Is #b05840 readable on white or black?
#b05840 has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.