#B05A4C Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #b05a4c is a dusty red with terracotta and brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a matte, grounded mood rather than a vivid jolt. The hex code #b05a4c works well as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn layouts, and food packaging. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA body text needs.
Questions about #b05a4c
What is #b05a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b05a4c is rgb(176, 90, 76), in HSL hsl(8, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 57%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b05a4c?
#b05a4c pairs well with charcoal, cream, olive, and muted navy, which balance its warm terracotta undertone; cream softens it, while olive adds earthy contrast for packaging, interiors, and autumn-focused layouts.
Is #b05a4c readable on white or black?
#b05a4c has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.