#B6381D Hex Color
Bold Terracotta Red With Warm Depth
#b6381d is a saturated, warm red with earthy orange and brown undertones, giving it a strong brick or terracotta character. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, and pair it with cream or charcoal. White text reads clearly on this shade, and the hex code is #b6381d.
Questions about #b6381d
What is #b6381d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6381d is rgb(182, 56, 29), in HSL hsl(11, 73%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 84%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6381d?
Is #b6381d readable on white or black?
#b6381d has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.