#B46868 Hex Color
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Muted red with a dusty, matte finish. #b46868 trades urgency for warmth, which makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Its low saturation keeps large areas calm, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1. The hex code #b46868 suits packaging, romance branding, and soft editorial layouts.
Questions about #b46868
What is #b46868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b46868 is rgb(180, 104, 104), in HSL hsl(0, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b46868?
Cream and warm off-whites soften it, while charcoal and deep olive bring out its brick undertone. Navy also works when you want a cooler counterpoint.
Is #b46868 readable on white or black?
#b46868 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.