#B86E67 Hex Color
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#b86e67 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its softened intensity suggests understated passion rather than alarm, making it effective for branding, food packaging, romance, and supporting UI elements. Use it as an accent beside charcoal or deep navy; black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #b86e67.
Questions about #b86e67
What is #b86e67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86e67 is rgb(184, 110, 103), in HSL hsl(5, 36%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 44%, 28%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b86e67?
#b86e67 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and muted blue-green accents because its dusty red warmth gains contrast without becoming harsh, while warm beige or mauve can keep the overall palette gentle.
Is #b86e67 warm or cool?
#b86e67 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, sunbaked feel rather than the sharper, cooler impression of blue-based reds.
Is #b86e67 readable on white or black?
#b86e67 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.