#B1535A Hex Color
A warm red with rustic softness
The hex code #b1535a is a muted, warm red with terracotta and dusty rose undertones. Its moderate lightness feels grounded and rustic rather than loud, making it effective for branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or cream. White text works well for small body copy, with about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1535a
What is #b1535a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1535a is rgb(177, 83, 90), in HSL hsl(356, 38%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 49%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1535a?
Is #b1535a readable on white or black?
#b1535a has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.