#B1554F Hex Color
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This muted brick red feels grounded and rustic, offering a stable warmth without the harsh intensity of pure crimson. Because #b1554f is desaturated and earthy, it serves best as a supporting tone in brand palettes rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and soft creams. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, ensuring clarity for web interfaces and print.
Questions about #b1554f
What is #b1554f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1554f is rgb(177, 85, 79), in HSL hsl(4, 39%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 55%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b1554f in a design palette?
#b1554f works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones that ground its natural warmth. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal for text contrast, or soft, creamy off-whites that allow the reddish hue to stand out without appearing too intense.
Is #b1554f suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b1554f for body text on a white background will likely fail WCAG contrast guidelines due to its mid-tone saturation. Reserve this color for headings, buttons, or accents where readability is supported by a darker background or bolder font weight.
Is #b1554f readable on white or black?
#b1554f has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.