#B9635F Hex Color
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#b9635f is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones. Its matte, moderate lightness feels grounded and understated, while the red base adds energy and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn palettes, or food packaging, pairing it with navy or soft cream. The hex code #b9635f supports readable black body text.
Questions about #b9635f
What is #b9635f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9635f is rgb(185, 99, 95), in HSL hsl(3, 39%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 49%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9635f?
Is #b9635f a warm or cool color?
#b9635f reads as a warm color because its red base and dusty terracotta undertones lean earthy rather than blue or violet. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving layouts a grounded feel instead of a bright, fiery effect.
Is #b9635f readable on white or black?
#b9635f has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.