#B47464 Hex Color
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#b47464 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte finish. Its softened saturation gives layouts an understated feel while retaining energy for food, romance, or sports branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or dark teal. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #b47464.
Questions about #b47464
What is #b47464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b47464 is rgb(180, 116, 100), in HSL hsl(12, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 44%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b47464?
For a grounded palette, pair #b47464 with charcoal or cream; dark teal adds a cooler contrast while preserving its muted, earthy character and keeping the warm red from feeling too heavy. They suit interfaces and packaging that need warmth without visual pressure.
How does #b47464 affect a palette’s mood?
#b47464 reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones and softened saturation reduce the sharpness of brighter reds, giving it a grounded presence that feels softer and more approachable than a vivid primary red. It can feel comforting in earthy palettes or energetic beside pale neutrals.
Is #b47464 readable on white or black?
#b47464 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.