#B35C4E Hex Color
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Dusty brick red with a matte, muted finish. #b35c4e leans terracotta rather than fire, and it works best as a supporting tone behind stronger colors. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream for a rustic, grounded palette. White text reads clearly on top at about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #b35c4e
What is #b35c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b35c4e is rgb(179, 92, 78), in HSL hsl(8, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 56%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b35c4e?
Is #b35c4e readable on white or black?
#b35c4e has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.