#B1464F Hex Color
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#b1464f is a warm, muted red with terracotta undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its softened saturation brings grounded confidence rather than sharp intensity, making it effective for rustic branding, autumn palettes, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting color with cream or dark navy. Its hex code is #b1464f, and white body text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1464f
What is #b1464f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1464f is rgb(177, 70, 79), in HSL hsl(355, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 55%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1464f?
Does #b1464f read as a warm or cool color?
#b1464f reads as a warm color because its red base leans toward terracotta rather than blue or violet, while its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained and earthy instead of bright or aggressive.
Is #b1464f readable on white or black?
#b1464f has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.