#B56368 Hex Color
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Not the loud red of clearance banners, #b56368 is a dusty brick red with warm, grayed undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and grounded, which suits rustic palettes and autumn layouts. It holds up best as a supporting tone or accent, not a dominant base. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b56368
What is #b56368 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b56368 is rgb(181, 99, 104), in HSL hsl(356, 36%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 43%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b56368?
Deep teal and olive green bring out the warmth in #b56368, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip bright pinks and pure reds, which clash with its muted, dusty tone.
Is #b56368 readable on white or black?
#b56368 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.