#B45454 Hex Color
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#b45454 is a muted brick red with warm, earthy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded instead of loud, which suits rustic branding and autumn palettes. It works best as a dominant base, and it flatters deep navy far more than camel does. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. Next to pure white, fine details can wash out, so lean on darker neutrals nearby.
Questions about #b45454
What is #b45454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b45454 is rgb(180, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(0, 39%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b45454?
Deep navy makes #b45454 look richer and more grounded than camel does, while warm tans and oat tones soften its rustic edge. For a fresher accent, try sage or muted olive.
Does white text meet WCAG AA on #b45454?
Yes. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast on #b45454, clearing the 4.5:1 threshold for small body text under WCAG AA. Dark text falls well short, so stick with white or near-white type.
Is #b45454 readable on white or black?
#b45454 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.