#B45038 Hex Color
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This muted brick red is warm and earthy, carrying a heavy, grounded quality. Because of its medium saturation, #b45038 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it can appear overwhelming. It pairs unexpectedly well with slate grays or muted teals, grounding bright palettes. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #b45038, which offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #b45038
What is #b45038 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b45038 is rgb(180, 80, 56), in HSL hsl(12, 53%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 69%, 29%.
What color combinations work best with #b45038?
Because #b45038 is a grounded and warm terracotta, it pairs beautifully with cool, muted tones to create balance. Try using slate gray or a dusty teal to offset the brick-red warmth and create a sophisticated, modern contrast in your design work.
Is #b45038 suitable for background or text use?
While #b45038 provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible, its intense, earthy nature usually makes it better suited for accent elements rather than large-scale backgrounds. Using it as an accent prevents the color from feeling overwhelming on screen.
Is #b45038 readable on white or black?
#b45038 has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.