#B76854 Hex Color

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#b76854 is a muted, matte red with dusty terracotta undertones and a warm, grounded character. Its softened saturation suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and supporting UI elements better than bold primary backgrounds. Pair it with dark olive or warm cream for contrast. The hex code #b76854 supports black body text at about 5.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #b76854

What is #b76854 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b76854 is rgb(183, 104, 84), in HSL hsl(12, 41%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 54%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b76854?
The #b76854 hex color pairs well with warm cream for soft contrast and dark olive for an earthy, grounded palette, while muted beige and charcoal can extend the scheme without competing with its dusty terracotta character.
Is #b76854 warm or cool?
#b76854 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty terracotta undertones lean toward orange rather than blue, while its matte finish and softened saturation create a grounded, welcoming mood for rustic branding and autumn palettes.
Is #b76854 readable on white or black?
#b76854 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.