#B74145 Hex Color
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#b74145 is a warm, medium-dark red with strong saturation and muted terracotta undertones. Its earthy depth brings energy and confidence without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, food branding, or autumn palettes, paired with cream or navy. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b74145
What is #b74145 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b74145 is rgb(183, 65, 69), in HSL hsl(358, 48%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 62%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #b74145?
Does #b74145 read as warm or cool?
#b74145 reads as a warm, medium-dark red because its muted terracotta undertone leans slightly toward orange rather than blue, giving the shade an earthy, confident feel without the sharpness of bright scarlet.
Is #b74145 readable on white or black?
#b74145 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.