#B16B6D Hex Color
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Reach for #b16b6d when a design needs red without the shout. This dusty red carries gray undertones and a matte finish, so it reads mellow instead of loud. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and it holds up behind black text, which clears AA contrast at about 5.2:1. Pair it with deep teal or olive to keep the warmth from turning muddy.
Questions about #b16b6d
What is #b16b6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16b6d is rgb(177, 107, 109), in HSL hsl(358, 31%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 38%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b16b6d?
#b16b6d flatters deep teal, olive, and warm cream, which balance its dusty warmth. For text and UI elements, charcoal reads cleanly on top of it.
Is #b16b6d readable on white or black?
#b16b6d has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.