#B4646C Hex Color
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#b4646c is a muted, dusty red with warm terracotta undertones and a matte, mellow feel. Its softened saturation suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and romantic accents. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside navy and cream. The hex code #b4646c supports black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #b4646c
What is #b4646c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4646c is rgb(180, 100, 108), in HSL hsl(354, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 40%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b4646c?
In a palette, #b4646c pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, balancing its warm, dusty red character while giving designers options for soft backgrounds, strong contrast, and grounded supporting tones. Use cream for a soft backdrop, navy for stronger contrast, or muted mauve for a tonal palette.
Is #b4646c a warm or cool color?
#b4646c reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty base leans toward terracotta rather than blue or violet, giving the hue a mellow, grounded character that stays softer than a bright red in most palettes. It suits understated romantic or rustic compositions.
Is #b4646c readable on white or black?
#b4646c has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.