#B54B57 Hex Color
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#b54b57 is a muted, warm red with terracotta undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a grounded, rustic mood rather than sharp intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or aged brass in branding, food, and autumn designs. The hex code #b54b57 also supports readable white body text at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b54b57
What is #b54b57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b54b57 is rgb(181, 75, 87), in HSL hsl(353, 42%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 52%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b54b57?
#b54b57 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and aged brass, which soften or balance its warm terracotta undertones without competing with its muted red character. Use cream for backgrounds, charcoal for text, and aged brass for restrained accents.
Where does #b54b57 work well in a design?
#b54b57 works well as a supporting color in rustic branding, food packaging, autumn layouts, and editorial accents where a grounded red is more suitable than a bright primary shade or vivid crimson.
Is #b54b57 readable on white or black?
#b54b57 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.