#B14C38 Hex Color
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#b14c38 is a muted, earthy brick red with distinct terracotta undertones. This warm, grounded shade carries a rustic weight, making it an excellent choice for accent elements or brand iconography where you need attention without the aggression of a pure, vivid red. It pairs effectively with cool slate blues or creamy off-whites. Because it maintains decent contrast ratios, it remains readable as a solid text color.
Questions about #b14c38
What is #b14c38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b14c38 is rgb(177, 76, 56), in HSL hsl(10, 52%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 68%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b14c38 for a balanced palette?
#b14c38 creates a sophisticated, grounded look when paired with cool slate blue tones or soft off-white neutrals. This combination balances the inherent warmth of the brick red with cooler, desaturated shades to ensure your design remains visually comfortable.
Is #b14c38 suitable for use as a text color?
#b14c38 generally maintains enough contrast to be readable as a dark text color against light backgrounds, though you should verify against WCAG guidelines. It is often safer for large headlines or branding elements rather than small, fine-print body copy.
Is #b14c38 readable on white or black?
#b14c38 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.