#B84949 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels grounded and rustic, offering a warm intensity without the aggressive neon edge of pure red. Because it carries such a heavy, earthy weight, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. Pair #b84949 with muted slate blues for a sophisticated contrast. Its hex code is #b84949, and white text maintains excellent readability against it.
Questions about #b84949
What is #b84949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b84949 is rgb(184, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b84949 in a design?
Is #b84949 considered a warm or cool color?
#b84949 is firmly a warm color, leaning heavily into earthy, terracotta-adjacent territory due to its prominent red and orange undertones. It lacks the blue bias needed to be considered cool, making it ideal for creating cozy, inviting, or energetic atmospheres.
Is #b84949 readable on white or black?
#b84949 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.