#B25B68 Hex Color

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This muted, brick-red shade is dusty and unsaturated, avoiding the aggression of bright fire engine red. It feels grounded and stable, making it an excellent choice for rustic palettes or understated branding. The hex code #b25b68 works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft, warm grays to maintain legibility, as it provides sufficient contrast for standard black text.

Questions about #b25b68

What is #b25b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b25b68 is rgb(178, 91, 104), in HSL hsl(351, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 42%, 30%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b25b68?
#b25b68 pairs exceptionally well with warm, neutral tones like cream or sand to highlight its muted, earthy character. It also creates a balanced, professional contrast when combined with deep, dark charcoal grays for text-heavy layouts.
Is #b25b68 suitable for primary branding?
Because #b25b68 is highly unsaturated and dusty, it is better suited as a secondary accent color rather than a primary brand identity. Use it to introduce personality into minimal, rustic, or organic designs without creating visual fatigue.
Is #b25b68 readable on white or black?
#b25b68 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.