#B95050 Hex Color
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#b95050 is a mellow, unsaturated brick red with a rugged, clay-like character. Because of its muted tone, it works better as a grounding accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to let the color breathe without looking washed out. The hex code for this earthy, confident red is #b95050. It provides enough contrast for readable white text in UI elements.
Questions about #b95050
What is #b95050 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b95050 is rgb(185, 80, 80), in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 57%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b95050 for a professional design?
#b95050 works beautifully when paired with soft, creamy off-whites or neutral beige tones to let the color breathe. For a more sophisticated contrast, try incorporating charcoal or deep, dark espresso to ground the warmth of this specific brick red.
Is #b95050 readable on white or black?
#b95050 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.