#BB5848 Hex Color
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A muted, clay-warmed red. The hex code #bb5848 sits between brick and terracotta, mellow rather than bright. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits rustic branding and autumn palettes. Across large areas it can read flat, so lean on it as an accent or supporting tone beside deep teal or olive. Black text hits about 4.6:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #bb5848
What is #bb5848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb5848 is rgb(187, 88, 72), in HSL hsl(8, 46%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 61%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bb5848?
Deep teal and olive bring out its warmth without competing for attention, while cream softens it for interior palettes. Avoid brighter reds nearby, they flatten its muted character.
Is #bb5848 a warm or cool red?
Warm. Its orange-leaning undertone pulls toward terracotta, and the low saturation makes it feel earthy rather than fiery. That warmth is why it fits rustic and autumn work.
Is #bb5848 readable on white or black?
#bb5848 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.