#B26767 Hex Color
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Not a fire-engine red. #b26767 is a dusty, muted shade of red with a matte, clay-like warmth that keeps it mellow even at large sizes. Its low saturation makes it a better supporting tone or accent than a dominant base, where it can turn muddy. It flatters sage green and warm cream, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.0:1.
Questions about #b26767
What is #b26767 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26767 is rgb(178, 103, 103), in HSL hsl(0, 33%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b26767?
Sage green and warm cream flatter #b26767 best, echoing its dusty warmth without washing it out. Deep teal gives a stronger split if the palette needs more tension.
Can body text sit on a #b26767 background?
Yes. Black text on #b26767 reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body copy. White text falls short, so stick with dark type.
Is #b26767 readable on white or black?
#b26767 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.