#BD5665 Hex Color
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Picture weathered brick or dried terracotta and you land on #bd5665, a muted brick red with soft pink undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works better as a supporting tone than a dominant base. Try it in rustic layouts or autumn palettes, and pair it with deep sage for balance. Black text reads clearly over this hex code, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #bd5665
What is #bd5665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd5665 is rgb(189, 86, 101), in HSL hsl(351, 44%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 47%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd5665?
Muted brick red pairs well with sage, deep navy, and warm cream, which balance its dusty warmth. Skip bright greens and stark white, which wash it out.
Is #bd5665 readable on white or black?
#bd5665 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.