#B27770 Hex Color
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#b27770 is a warm, muted red with dusty rose and ashy brown undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish feels mellow and understated, while the red base still carries energy and passion. The hex code #b27770 works well as a supporting tone in branding, romance, food, or sports designs. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast on this color, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b27770
What is #b27770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b27770 is rgb(178, 119, 112), in HSL hsl(6, 30%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 37%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b27770?
What is the best text color for #b27770?
Black text is the clearest choice on #b27770, delivering about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and supports readable labels, paragraphs, and interface controls.
Is #b27770 readable on white or black?
#b27770 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.