#BD5664 Hex Color
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This muted brick red carries a mellow, earthy warmth rather than aggressive intensity. Because it holds a moderate level of saturation, it avoids feeling muddy or overly bright. The hex code for this shade is #bd5664. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for a grounded palette. Since black text provides excellent 4.7:1 contrast, you can use this color effectively as a bold accent or for smaller, readable headers.
Questions about #bd5664
What is #bd5664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd5664 is rgb(189, 86, 100), in HSL hsl(352, 44%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 47%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bd5664 for a modern palette?
Is #bd5664 readable on white or black?
#bd5664 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.