#B44C2C Hex Color
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#b44c2c is a warm, mid-tone terra cotta with noticeable orange undertones. Because it feels grounded yet energetic, it functions best as a saturated accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teals or soft creams to balance its intensity. White text maintains readable contrast against this hex code, making it suitable for bold buttons or callouts in UI design.
Questions about #b44c2c
What is #b44c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b44c2c is rgb(180, 76, 44), in HSL hsl(14, 61%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 76%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b44c2c?
Is #b44c2c suitable for text or background usage?
Use #b44c2c primarily as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights, rather than large-scale backgrounds, because its high saturation can overwhelm the eyes. It maintains excellent readability when used with white text, making it highly effective for bold, clear interface elements.
Is #b44c2c readable on white or black?
#b44c2c has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.