#B16C74 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with warm rosy undertones, #b16c74 brings restrained energy to branding, romance, food packaging, and sales graphics. The hex code #b16c74 works best as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep navy. It can look washed out against white, while black text provides readable small copy with about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b16c74
What is #b16c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16c74 is rgb(177, 108, 116), in HSL hsl(353, 31%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 34%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b16c74?
Does #b16c74 read as warm or cool?
#b16c74 reads as a warm, muted red because its rosy pink undertones soften the red without introducing a strong blue cast, giving it an approachable romantic mood that feels restrained rather than bright or fiery.
Is #b16c74 readable on white or black?
#b16c74 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.