#B87D75 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated red feels muted and grounded. Because of its low chroma, #b87d75 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone or a secondary accent rather than a primary background. It pairs elegantly with deep charcoal grays, creating a calm, approachable contrast. The hex code is #b87d75, and its lightness ensures black text remains readable and WCAG-compliant for most design applications.
Questions about #b87d75
What is #b87d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b87d75 is rgb(184, 125, 117), in HSL hsl(7, 32%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 36%, 28%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the muted red of #b87d75?
#b87d75 creates the most sophisticated contrast when paired with deep charcoal or soft off-white neutrals. Because of its desaturated, dusty character, it also functions beautifully alongside muted sage greens or cool slate blues to create a balanced, earthy palette.
Is #b87d75 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b87d75 as a primary font color against a white background will likely fail WCAG accessibility standards for small text. It is much better suited for UI elements like borders, secondary buttons, or decorative accents where low-contrast, muted tones are preferred for a softer look.
Is #b87d75 readable on white or black?
#b87d75 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.