#B55D40 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark red with warm orange undertones, #b55d40 reads earthy rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, flanking deep navy or soft cream. Fine at large sizes, though it can turn muddy in fine detail. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #b55d40
What is #b55d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55d40 is rgb(181, 93, 64), in HSL hsl(15, 48%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 65%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b55d40?
Is #b55d40 readable on white or black?
#b55d40 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.