#B26975 Hex Color
Muted red with a matte finish
Dusty and muted, this red sits closer to mauve than fire. Its hex code, #b26975, carries warm, matte undertones that soften red’s usual urgency, so it reads mellow rather than loud. Use it as a supporting tone against deep navy, which makes it look richer than white does. Black text passes AA contrast at about 5.2:1.
Questions about #b26975
What is #b26975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26975 is rgb(178, 105, 117), in HSL hsl(350, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 34%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b26975?
Deep navy makes #b26975 look richer and less muddy, while warm cream softens it into a gentle palette. Olive and charcoal also work when you want a grounded, muted scheme.
Is #b26975 readable on white or black?
#b26975 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.