#B85950 Hex Color
Grounded brick red with earthy warmth
Warm and muted, this brick red shade carries terracotta and earthy brown undertones. Its grounded character suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accents. The red base adds energy without becoming vivid, making it effective as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast, and the hex code is #b85950.
Questions about #b85950
What is #b85950 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b85950 is rgb(184, 89, 80), in HSL hsl(5, 42%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 57%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b85950?
Is #b85950 readable on white or black?
#b85950 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.