#B6563D Hex Color
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This warm, mellow red offers a grounded alternative to brighter, more aggressive tones. It works well as a secondary accent when paired with deep, cool slate greys for visual balance. The hex code #b6563d remains highly readable with white text, providing enough contrast for accessibility. Avoid using it as a dominant background to prevent the design from feeling heavy or muddy.
Questions about #b6563d
What is #b6563d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6563d is rgb(182, 86, 61), in HSL hsl(12, 50%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 66%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6563d in a design scheme?
Is #b6563d readable on white or black?
#b6563d has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.