#B84144 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with muted terracotta and brick undertones, #b84144 feels grounded yet forceful. Its medium-dark value suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and rustic accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, pairing it with navy or warm cream. The hex code is #b84144, and white text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b84144
What is #b84144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b84144 is rgb(184, 65, 68), in HSL hsl(358, 48%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 63%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b84144?
Is #b84144 a warm or cool color?
#b84144 reads as a warm red because its muted terracotta and brick undertones shift it away from a crisp, blue-based red. That grounded warmth works well for food packaging, rustic accents, sports branding, and focused calls to action.
Is #b84144 readable on white or black?
#b84144 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.