#B94B46 Hex Color
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This mellow brick red feels grounded and substantial due to its warm, earthy saturation. It works best as an accent color or a button state, as using it for large background blocks can feel overwhelming. Pair #b94b46 with soft grays or creams to keep the look balanced. White text creates sufficient contrast against this hex code, ensuring readability for small body type.
Questions about #b94b46
What is #b94b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b94b46 is rgb(185, 75, 70), in HSL hsl(3, 45%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 62%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b94b46?
Is #b94b46 suitable for text or background blocks?
Using #b94b46 as a large background block often feels overwhelming, so it is better utilized as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights. When using it for text, ensure the foreground provides high contrast, ideally using white or very light off-white shades for readability.
Is #b94b46 readable on white or black?
#b94b46 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.