#B26052 Hex Color

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The color of dried clay or a weathered brick wall, #b26052 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud base. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.7:1, making it safe behind small type in rustic or autumn layouts.

Questions about #b26052

What is #b26052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26052 is rgb(178, 96, 82), in HSL hsl(9, 38%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 54%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b26052?
Cream, sage, and deep navy all flatter #b26052. Navy deepens its warmth while cream lifts the dusty, matte finish.
Is #b26052 readable on white or black?
#b26052 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.