#B1645E Hex Color
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This muted terracotta is a dusty, unsaturated red with a grounded, earthy quality. Because it feels soft and mellow, #b1645e works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays or cool teals. As a hex code, #b1645e provides enough contrast for black body text, making it a reliable choice for traditional, rustic design aesthetics.
Questions about #b1645e
What is #b1645e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1645e is rgb(177, 100, 94), in HSL hsl(4, 35%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 47%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b1645e in a design?
Is #b1645e suitable for large-scale text or background use?
Because it is a mid-tone with a desaturated quality, #b1645e functions best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It provides sufficient contrast for black text, maintaining readability while keeping a soft, traditional aesthetic for your interface.
Is #b1645e readable on white or black?
#b1645e has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.