#B75053 Hex Color
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This muted, brick red feels approachable and grounded rather than aggressive. Its unsaturated, terracotta quality makes it a reliable accent for warm, rustic design palettes. While white text remains legible against this shade, it shines best in smaller doses as a 10% accent rather than a full background. The hex code for this color is #b75053.
Questions about #b75053
What is #b75053 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b75053 is rgb(183, 80, 83), in HSL hsl(358, 42%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 55%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b75053 in a design palette?
#b75053 works best when balanced against cool neutrals like slate gray or soft sage green to prevent the warmth from becoming overwhelming. Creamy off-whites or deep charcoal provide the necessary contrast to let this terracotta tone stand out as a primary accent.
Is #b75053 readable on white or black?
#b75053 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.