#B65D54 Hex Color
A grounded and organic dusty red
A dusty, muted shade of red, #b65d54 feels grounded and organic. Its unsaturated quality prevents it from feeling too aggressive, making it a reliable choice for rustic design themes or warm, understated UI accents. Because it offers enough contrast for readability, black text works well layered over this hue. Use this hex code sparingly as a supporting element rather than a dominant background color.
Questions about #b65d54
What is #b65d54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65d54 is rgb(182, 93, 84), in HSL hsl(6, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 54%, 29%.
What colors pair well with the #b65d54 hex color?
Is #b65d54 suitable for text in user interfaces?
#b65d54 works effectively as an accent or header color, but it lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against white backgrounds. Ensure you pair it with a very dark neutral to meet accessibility standards for readable, comfortable user interfaces.
Is #b65d54 readable on white or black?
#b65d54 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.