#B94C39 Hex Color

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Not a bright fire-truck red, #b94c39 is a mellow brick red with earthy terracotta warmth. Its muted saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can read muddy. It flatters sage and cream, and white text clears AA contrast on this hex code.

Questions about #b94c39

What is #b94c39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b94c39 is rgb(185, 76, 57), in HSL hsl(9, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 69%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b94c39?
Cream, sage, and deep navy pair well with #b94c39 because each one cools or lightens its warm terracotta undertone. Use it as a 10% accent against those neutrals, since large fills can turn muddy.
Is #b94c39 readable on white or black?
#b94c39 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.