#B26365 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brick red, #b26365 feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, it functions well as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with cool charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. With a high enough contrast ratio to support small black text, this hex code offers stable readability in UI applications.
Questions about #b26365
What is #b26365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26365 is rgb(178, 99, 101), in HSL hsl(358, 34%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 43%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b26365?
This muted brick red works best when balanced against cool neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which emphasize its warmth without feeling overwhelming. For a softer approach, try pairing #b26365 with warm off-whites or muted beige tones to maintain a grounded, earthy aesthetic.
Is #b26365 readable on white or black?
#b26365 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.