#B85449 Hex Color
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This muted, brick red feels approachable and grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its earthy undertones, it works best as an accent color for rustic or traditional designs instead of a full-page background. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #b85449. It pairs effectively with cool, desaturated teals or slate grays to balance its inherent warmth without becoming overwhelming.
Questions about #b85449
What is #b85449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b85449 is rgb(184, 84, 73), in HSL hsl(6, 44%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 60%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b85449 for a balanced design?
Is #b85449 suitable for text or background elements?
Use #b85449 primarily as an accent color for borders, buttons, or illustrations rather than for large blocks of text or full-page backgrounds. Its mid-tone saturation makes it difficult to achieve strong readability against most common background colors without careful contrast adjustments.
Is #b85449 readable on white or black?
#b85449 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.