#B06464 Hex Color
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#b06464 is a warm, muted red with dusty brown undertones and a matte, mellow appearance. Its restrained saturation brings subtle energy and passion without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, food, or sports designs, pairing it with navy or soft cream. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #b06464.
Questions about #b06464
What is #b06464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b06464 is rgb(176, 100, 100), in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 43%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b06464?
Navy, soft cream, charcoal, and muted green pair well with #b06464, balancing its dusty red warmth without competing with its restrained saturation; navy creates grounded contrast, while cream keeps the palette gentle.
Is #b06464 a warm or cool color?
#b06464 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by dusty brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy appearance rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a blue-based red.
Does #b06464 work with black text?
Black text over #b06464 reaches about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, clearing the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal text, though checking the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors remains important.
Is #b06464 readable on white or black?
#b06464 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.