#B7504D Hex Color
Grounded warmth with a rustic edge
For rustic packaging or autumn branding, this muted red earns its keep. The hex code #b7504d is a brick red with terracotta warmth: unsaturated enough to feel grounded rather than loud. White text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1, enough for AA body copy. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since large fields can turn muddy against bright whites.
Questions about #b7504d
What is #b7504d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7504d is rgb(183, 80, 77), in HSL hsl(2, 42%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 58%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7504d?
Is #b7504d readable on white or black?
#b7504d has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.