#B7705C Hex Color
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#b7705c is a dusty, unsaturated red with a dry, matte finish. Because of its muted character, it avoids the typical aggression of brighter reds, making it useful for subtle branding or background textures. Pair this hex code with dark slate grays for a grounded, modern aesthetic. Since it offers sufficient contrast, black text remains legible when layered on top.
Questions about #b7705c
What is #b7705c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7705c is rgb(183, 112, 92), in HSL hsl(13, 39%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 50%, 28%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b7705c?
Pair #b7705c with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a grounded, professional aesthetic that balances the warmth of the red. Using a soft cream or off-white as a secondary neutral also helps the color pop without becoming overwhelming.
Is #b7705c suitable for text on a white background?
While #b7705c offers decent visual interest, it typically fails standard accessibility contrast ratios when placed directly against a stark white background. It works best as an accent color, a background fill for large shapes, or as a dark, saturated element against lighter neutral tones.
Is #b7705c readable on white or black?
#b7705c has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.