#B46764 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade of red offers a mellow alternative to more aggressive, high-chroma tones. Because of its muted character, #b46764 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals for balance. Black text maintains readability against this hex code, meeting WCAG AA standards for accessibility.
Questions about #b46764
What is #b46764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b46764 is rgb(180, 103, 100), in HSL hsl(2, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 44%, 29%.
How should #b46764 be used in design?
Use #b46764 as a subtle accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or desaturated teals to create a balanced, earthy aesthetic that feels grounded and professional.
Is #b46764 readable on white or black?
#b46764 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.