#B56458 Hex Color
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Brick red with a dusty, matte finish, #b56458 reads warm and mellow rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone and looks richer next to navy or deep teal than against plain white. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b56458
What is #b56458 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b56458 is rgb(181, 100, 88), in HSL hsl(8, 39%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 51%, 29%.
Does black text meet WCAG AA on #b56458?
Yes. Black text on #b56458 reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes the 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type for small copy.
What colors pair well with #b56458?
Navy and deep teal make #b56458 look richer than white does. Olive and cream fit its rustic side. Use it as the supporting tone in a 30% role rather than the dominant base.
Is #b56458 readable on white or black?
#b56458 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.