#B64B4A Hex Color
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This unsaturated brick red feels grounded and mellow, lacking the aggressive glare of pure scarlet. Because it is muted, #b64b4a works better as a sophisticated accent color than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or warm grays to emphasize its earthy, rustic character. Designers often select this hex code for food branding or traditional design layouts where white text remains readable against the surface.
Questions about #b64b4a
What is #b64b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b64b4a is rgb(182, 75, 74), in HSL hsl(1, 43%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 59%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with the muted tone of #b64b4a?
Does #b64b4a work well for text-heavy web design?
While #b64b4a is an excellent choice for headers or brand accents, it lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against white backgrounds. To ensure readability, reserve this shade for larger, bolder headings or decorative elements rather than paragraphs.
Is #b64b4a readable on white or black?
#b64b4a has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.