#B5444F Hex Color
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Muted but warm, this medium-dark red leans terracotta and reads more earthy than fiery. The brick red hex code #b5444f works best as a supporting tone in rustic and autumn palettes, flattering sage green and cream. White text hits about 5.4:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #b5444f
What is #b5444f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5444f is rgb(181, 68, 79), in HSL hsl(354, 45%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 56%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5444f?
Sage green, cream, and warm neutrals flatter #b5444f without competing with its muted warmth. For stronger contrast, try navy, which makes the red read richer.
Is #b5444f readable on white or black?
#b5444f has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.