#B5523B Hex Color
Warm Brick Red, Earthy and Mellow
Not a bright signal red, #b5523b is a muted brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its low saturation keeps it warm and grounded rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or large accent, pairing well with cream, sage, or deep teal. White text clears AA at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #b5523b
What is #b5523b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5523b is rgb(181, 82, 59), in HSL hsl(11, 51%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 67%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5523b?
Cream, sage, and deep teal flatter #b5523b best. Its muted warmth also looks rich next to navy, which cools the earthy tones without dulling them. Avoid bright orange, since the two muddy each other.
Is #b5523b readable on white or black?
#b5523b has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.