#B55D63 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #b55d63 is a dusty red with terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, grounded feel rather than a vivid signal. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or charcoal in branding, food packaging, and autumn layouts. Black text remains readable at about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #b55d63.
Questions about #b55d63
What is #b55d63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55d63 is rgb(181, 93, 99), in HSL hsl(356, 37%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 45%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b55d63?
Is #b55d63 a warm or cool color?
#b55d63 reads as a warm color because its dusty red base leans toward terracotta and brick rather than blue or violet. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth mellow and grounded, making it easier to use as a supporting accent than bright red.
Is #b55d63 readable on white or black?
#b55d63 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.