#B16D65 Hex Color
Mellow and muted dusty red tone
#b16d65 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte finish. It feels mellow and subdued, lacking the aggression of brighter reds. This hex code offers enough contrast against black text to function well for readable body copy. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a bold accent, especially when paired with slate gray or warm, off-white neutrals.
Questions about #b16d65
What is #b16d65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16d65 is rgb(177, 109, 101), in HSL hsl(6, 33%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 43%, 31%.
How should I use #b16d65 in a color palette?
#b16d65 works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold accent, providing a balanced, readable foundation. Pair this muted red with slate gray or warm, off-white neutrals to maintain its sophisticated, understated, and matte quality throughout your layout.
Is #b16d65 readable on white or black?
#b16d65 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.