#B15533 Hex Color
Warm earthy terracotta with baked clay undertones
This muted, earthy terracotta carries a warm, baked-clay personality that feels organic rather than aggressive. Because #b15533 is desaturated and mellow, it works best as a grounding accent rather than a full page background. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to balance its reddish heat. The hex code #b15533 provides sufficient contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers.
Questions about #b15533
What is #b15533 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b15533 is rgb(177, 85, 51), in HSL hsl(16, 55%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 71%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b15533?
Is #b15533 suitable for body text or background usage?
#b15533 is generally too saturated for large-scale body text or full-page backgrounds, as it can cause eye strain over time. It functions much more effectively as a high-impact accent color for buttons, call-to-action elements, or subtle graphic details.
Is #b15533 readable on white or black?
#b15533 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.