#B85E5A Hex Color

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#b85e5a is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its restrained saturation feels grounded rather than flashy, making it useful as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, or warm interfaces. The hex code #b85e5a works well with cream, charcoal, or deep navy.

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What is #b85e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b85e5a is rgb(184, 94, 90), in HSL hsl(3, 40%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 51%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #b85e5a in a design palette?

Muted neutrals and dark blue accents pair well with #b85e5a, especially cream for breathing room, charcoal for readable contrast, and navy for a richer, less expected combination. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, packaging, and interface accents.

Is #b85e5a readable on white or black?

#b85e5a has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.

#B85E5A Hex Color

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