#B46C64 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #b46c64 carries a matte, unsaturated character that avoids the harsh intensity of primary shades. Because it leans mellow and warm, it works well as a subtle background element rather than a dominant splash. Pair it with soft, cool grays to keep the composition grounded. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against black, this hex code supports readable small body text without strain.
Questions about #b46c64
What is #b46c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b46c64 is rgb(180, 108, 100), in HSL hsl(6, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 44%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #b46c64 in a UI design?
#b46c64 works best when supported by cool neutrals to balance its inherent warmth. Use it as a subtle background alongside charcoal or soft slate grays for text, which keeps the visual hierarchy clean and prevents the red from overwhelming the layout.
Is #b46c64 readable on white or black?
#b46c64 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.