#B56348 Hex Color
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#b56348 is a muted, warm reddish tone with earthy brown undertones. Its softened saturation gives branding, food packaging, and editorial layouts grounded energy without harsh intensity. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or cream, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #b56348 supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b56348
What is #b56348 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b56348 is rgb(181, 99, 72), in HSL hsl(15, 43%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 60%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b56348?
Is #b56348 a warm or cool color?
#b56348 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is shifted toward orange and grounded by brown undertones. That warmth gives it an earthy, welcoming feel, while the softened saturation keeps it from looking loud or overly bright.
Is #b56348 readable on white or black?
#b56348 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.